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How far is Skagway, AK, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Skagway (SGY) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.516 miles
  • 1883.763 kilometers
  • 1017.150 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
  • 1167.425 miles
  • 1878.788 kilometers
  • 1014.464 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 Medicine Hat to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Skagway generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medicine Hat to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″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