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How far is Skagway, AK, from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2188 miles / 3522 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Skagway (SGY) is 4012 miles / 6457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 0 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Skagway Airport

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2188
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3522
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1902
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Distance from Kangirsuk to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2188.415 miles
  • 3521.913 kilometers
  • 1901.681 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
  • 2180.509 miles
  • 3509.189 kilometers
  • 1894.811 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 Kangirsuk to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Skagway generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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