How far is Skagway, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Skagway and Palmer is 490.81 miles (789.88 km).
Flight distance from Skagway, AK to Palmer, AK is 490.81 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 24 minutes to travel from Skagway to Palmer with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Skagway, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 770.5 miles (1240 km) by car.
Driving from Skagway to Palmer will take approximately 14 hours 26 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 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: West Evergreen Avenue (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Skagway and Palmer
The distance between Skagway and Palmer is 1240 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 13 hours 46 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 Palmer. The current time is 19:22:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 10 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 09 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 102.92 liters (27.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Skagway and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Skagway to Palmer is $117.84 (diesel $125.5).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $117.84 | $124.03 | $129.53 | $125.5 |
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 Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
