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How far is Skagway, AK, from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Skagway (SGY) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 53 minutes.

Nanaimo Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 853.542 miles
  • 1373.643 kilometers
  • 741.708 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
  • 852.107 miles
  • 1371.334 kilometers
  • 740.461 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 Nanaimo to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Skagway generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanaimo to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCD
ICAO Code: CYCD
Coordinates: 49°3′8″N, 123°52′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