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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1592 miles / 2562 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.914 miles
  • 2561.938 kilometers
  • 1383.336 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
  • 1587.776 miles
  • 2555.277 kilometers
  • 1379.739 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Grand Rapids generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W