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How far is Castlegar from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 3215 miles / 5175 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Castlegar (YCG) is 4253 miles / 6845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 49 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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3215
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5175
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2794
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Distance from Bluefields to Castlegar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefields to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3215.410 miles
  • 5174.701 kilometers
  • 2794.115 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
  • 3218.924 miles
  • 5180.356 kilometers
  • 2797.168 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 Bluefields to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Castlegar generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″W
Destination West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W