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How far is Skagway, AK, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.524 miles
  • 782.984 kilometers
  • 422.777 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
  • 485.186 miles
  • 780.832 kilometers
  • 421.615 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 Norman Wells to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Skagway generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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