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How far is Skagway, AK, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 454 miles / 730 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Skagway (SGY) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Skagway Airport

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454
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 453.639 miles
  • 730.061 kilometers
  • 394.201 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
  • 452.020 miles
  • 727.455 kilometers
  • 392.794 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 Fort Nelson to Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Skagway generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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