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How far is Skagway, AK, from Grise Fiord?

The distance between Grise Fiord (Grise Fiord Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

Grise Fiord Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Grise Fiord to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.595 miles
  • 2733.623 kilometers
  • 1476.039 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
  • 1692.678 miles
  • 2724.101 kilometers
  • 1470.897 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 Grise Fiord to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Grise Fiord Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Grise Fiord to Skagway generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grise Fiord to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Grise Fiord Airport
City: Grise Fiord
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGZ
ICAO Code: CYGZ
Coordinates: 76°25′33″N, 82°54′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