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How far is Durango, CO, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Durango (DRO) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 16 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 973.589 miles
  • 1566.840 kilometers
  • 846.026 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
  • 973.552 miles
  • 1566.779 kilometers
  • 845.993 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Durango generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W