How far is Skagway, AK, from Whale Cove?
The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1429 miles / 2299 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Skagway (SGY) is 2336 miles / 3760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.
Whale Cove Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Whale Cove to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whale Cove to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1428.813 miles
- 2299.452 kilometers
- 1241.605 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- 1423.612 miles
- 2291.081 kilometers
- 1237.085 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 Whale Cove to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whale Cove and Skagway?
The time difference between Whale Cove and Skagway is 3 hours. Skagway is 3 hours behind Whale Cove.
Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Whale Cove to Skagway generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Whale Cove Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whale Cove |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXN |
| ICAO Code: | CYXN |
| Coordinates: | 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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 |