Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Skagway, AK, from Westerly, RI?

The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Skagway (SGY) is 3880 miles / 6245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 59 minutes.

Westerly State Airport – Skagway Airport

Distance arrow
2933
Miles
Distance arrow
4720
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2549
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Westerly to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2933.114 miles
  • 4720.390 kilometers
  • 2548.807 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
  • 2925.581 miles
  • 4708.267 kilometers
  • 2542.261 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 Westerly to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Skagway Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Westerly to Skagway generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westerly to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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