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How far is Skagway, AK, from Fort Severn?

The distance between Fort Severn (Fort Severn Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Severn (YER) to Skagway (SGY) is 2619 miles / 4215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 50 minutes.

Fort Severn Airport – Skagway Airport

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1740
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2801
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1512
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Distance from Fort Severn to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1740.464 miles
  • 2801.006 kilometers
  • 1512.422 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
  • 1734.420 miles
  • 2791.279 kilometers
  • 1507.170 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 Fort Severn to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Fort Severn Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Severn Airport (YER) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Fort Severn to Skagway generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Severn to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Severn Airport (YER) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Fort Severn Airport
City: Fort Severn
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YER
ICAO Code: CYER
Coordinates: 56°1′8″N, 87°40′33″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