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How far is Skagway, AK, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1928 miles / 3103 kilometers / 1675 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Skagway Airport

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1928
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3103
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1675
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Distance from Thule to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1927.819 miles
  • 3102.524 kilometers
  • 1675.229 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
  • 1920.913 miles
  • 3091.410 kilometers
  • 1669.228 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 Thule to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Thule to Skagway generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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