How far is Skagway, AK, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers / 747 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Skagway (SGY) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 860.082 miles
- 1384.168 kilometers
- 747.391 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- 858.570 miles
- 1381.734 kilometers
- 746.077 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 Vancouver to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Skagway?
The time difference between Vancouver and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Skagway generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |