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How far is Skagway, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers / 1745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Skagway (SGY) is 3702 miles / 5957 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 32 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2008.349 miles
  • 3232.125 kilometers
  • 1745.208 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
  • 2001.314 miles
  • 3220.802 kilometers
  • 1739.094 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 Sanikiluaq to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Skagway generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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