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How far is Skagway, AK, from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1570 miles / 2527 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.

Island Lake Airport – Skagway Airport

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2527
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1365
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Distance from Island Lake to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1570.299 miles
  • 2527.151 kilometers
  • 1364.553 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
  • 1565.078 miles
  • 2518.749 kilometers
  • 1360.016 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 Island Lake to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Skagway generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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