How far is Skagway, AK, from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 809 miles / 1303 kilometers / 703 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Skagway (SGY) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 13 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 809.369 miles
- 1302.554 kilometers
- 703.323 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- 807.809 miles
- 1300.042 kilometers
- 701.966 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 Whistler to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Skagway?
The time difference between Whistler and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind Whistler.
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Whistler to Skagway generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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 |