How far is Skagway, AK from Anchorage, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Skagway and Anchorage is 512.17 miles (824.26 km).
Flight distance from Skagway, AK to Anchorage, AK is 512.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 28 minutes to travel from Skagway to Anchorage with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Skagway, Alaska to Anchorage, Alaska is: 812.89 miles (1308.22 km) by car.
Driving from Skagway to Anchorage will take approximately 15 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Skagway
City in Alaska, United States
| Population | 1183 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 59°27'30"N 135°18'50"W |
| Latitude | 59.4583300 |
| Longitude | -135.3138900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anchorage
The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. It is located on Cook Inlet in south-central Alaska. Anchorage is known for its mountains, its glaciers, and its many attractions, such as the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and the Alaska Zoo.
| Population | 294356 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°13'5"N 149°54'1"W |
| Latitude | 61.2180600 |
| Longitude | -149.9002800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Anchorage: (-149.900352,61.218324)
Estimated Travel Time Between Skagway and Anchorage
The distance between Skagway and Anchorage is 1308 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 14 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Skagway and Anchorage. The current time is 19:17:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 10 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 10 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 108.58 liters (28.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Skagway and Anchorage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Skagway to Anchorage is $124.32 (diesel $132.41).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $124.32 | $130.86 | $136.65 | $132.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Skagway and Anchorage (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
