How far is Castlegar from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1698 miles / 2733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 39 minutes.
Skagway Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Castlegar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 996.075 miles
- 1603.028 kilometers
- 865.566 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- 993.902 miles
- 1599.530 kilometers
- 863.677 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 Skagway to Castlegar?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Castlegar?
The time difference between Skagway and Castlegar is 1 hour. Castlegar is 1 hour ahead of Skagway.
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
On average, flying from Skagway to Castlegar generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Castlegar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |
| Destination | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |