How far is Castlegar from Wrangell, AK?
The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1299 miles / 2090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.
Wrangell Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport
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Distance from Wrangell to Castlegar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wrangell to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 789.002 miles
- 1269.775 kilometers
- 685.624 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- 787.211 miles
- 1266.893 kilometers
- 684.068 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 Wrangell to Castlegar?
The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wrangell and Castlegar?
The time difference between Wrangell and Castlegar is 1 hour. Castlegar is 1 hour ahead of Wrangell.
Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
On average, flying from Wrangell to Castlegar generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to Castlegar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).
Airport information
| Origin | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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 |