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How far is Skagway, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Skagway (SGY) is 2426 miles / 3904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 18 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Skagway Airport

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1707
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2747
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1483
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Distance from Red Lake to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.865 miles
  • 2746.933 kilometers
  • 1483.225 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
  • 1701.548 miles
  • 2738.376 kilometers
  • 1478.605 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 Red Lake to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Skagway generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Skagway

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

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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