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How far is Castlegar from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1528 miles / 2459 kilometers / 1328 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 27 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1528.000 miles
  • 2459.078 kilometers
  • 1327.796 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
  • 1524.276 miles
  • 2453.085 kilometers
  • 1324.560 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 Chicago to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Castlegar generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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