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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 1717 miles / 2763 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Koliganek Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.091 miles
  • 2763.390 kilometers
  • 1492.111 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
  • 1712.073 miles
  • 2755.315 kilometers
  • 1487.751 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Koliganek Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Koliganek generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castlegar to Koliganek

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

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W