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How far is Skagway, AK, from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2573 miles / 4140 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Skagway (SGY) is 5165 miles / 8312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 36 minutes.

Nain Airport – Skagway Airport

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2573
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4140
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2236
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Distance from Nain to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.755 miles
  • 4140.447 kilometers
  • 2235.663 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
  • 2563.728 miles
  • 4125.920 kilometers
  • 2227.819 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 Nain to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Skagway Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Nain to Skagway generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nain to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nain Airport (YDP) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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