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How far is Bethel, AK, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 1881 miles / 3028 kilometers / 1635 nautical miles.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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3028
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1635
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Distance from Castlegar to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1881.261 miles
  • 3027.597 kilometers
  • 1634.771 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
  • 1875.705 miles
  • 3018.654 kilometers
  • 1629.943 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 Castlegar to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Bethel generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castlegar to Bethel

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W