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How far is Skagway, AK, from Kamloops?

The distance between Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 842 miles / 1355 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kamloops (YKA) to Skagway (SGY) is 1478 miles / 2378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Kamloops Airport – Skagway Airport

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842
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1355
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732
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Distance from Kamloops to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 842.110 miles
  • 1355.244 kilometers
  • 731.773 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
  • 840.240 miles
  • 1352.236 kilometers
  • 730.149 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 Kamloops to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Kamloops Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Kamloops to Skagway generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kamloops to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″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