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How far is Muskrat Dam from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers / 998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) is 1658 miles / 2668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 37 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Muskrat Dam Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Muskrat Dam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1148.499 miles
  • 1848.329 kilometers
  • 998.018 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
  • 1145.059 miles
  • 1842.794 kilometers
  • 995.029 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 Muskrat Dam?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Muskrat Dam Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Muskrat Dam generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Muskrat Dam

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).

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 Muskrat Dam Airport
City: Muskrat Dam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: MSA
ICAO Code: CZMD
Coordinates: 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W