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How far is Skagway, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Skagway (SGY) is 5165 miles / 8313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 40 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Skagway Airport

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2119
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3410
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1841
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Distance from Iqaluit to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2118.816 miles
  • 3409.905 kilometers
  • 1841.201 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
  • 2111.033 miles
  • 3397.379 kilometers
  • 1834.438 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 Iqaluit to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Skagway generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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