How far is Skagway, AK, from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 87 miles / 140 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Skagway (SGY) is 108 miles / 174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 38 minutes.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 86.929 miles
- 139.899 kilometers
- 75.540 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- 86.757 miles
- 139.622 kilometers
- 75.390 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 Whitehorse to Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Skagway Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Skagway?
The time difference between Whitehorse and Skagway is 2 hours. Skagway is 2 hours behind Whitehorse.
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Skagway generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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 |