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How far is Detroit, MI, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Detroit (DTW) is 2154 miles / 3467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 4 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1487
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Distance from Castlegar to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.351 miles
  • 2754.152 kilometers
  • 1487.123 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
  • 1706.965 miles
  • 2747.095 kilometers
  • 1483.312 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Detroit generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 427 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W