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How far is Skagway, AK, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Skagway (SGY) is 2325 miles / 3742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 38 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Skagway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.462 miles
  • 2635.240 kilometers
  • 1422.916 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1635.255 miles
  • 2631.688 kilometers
  • 1420.998 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Skagway generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
Destination Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W