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How far is Skagway, AK, from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers / 296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Skagway (SGY) is 428 miles / 689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 29 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 340.985 miles
  • 548.763 kilometers
  • 296.308 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
  • 340.164 miles
  • 547.441 kilometers
  • 295.594 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 Dawson City to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Skagway generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson City to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′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