How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1538 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2243 miles / 3610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 45 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1538.223 miles
- 2475.529 kilometers
- 1336.679 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- 1534.415 miles
- 2469.402 kilometers
- 1333.370 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Castlegar and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Fairbanks generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |