How far is Qaanaaq from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2319 miles / 3732 kilometers / 2015 nautical miles.

Distance from Castlegar to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2318.826 miles
• 3731.789 kilometers
• 2015.005 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

• 2312.541 miles
• 3721.674 kilometers
• 2009.543 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 Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Castlegar and Qaanaaq?

The time difference between Castlegar and Qaanaaq is 4 hours. Qaanaaq is 4 hours ahead of Castlegar.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Qaanaaq generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castlegar to Qaanaaq

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

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	Qaanaaq Airport
City:	Qaanaaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	NAQ
ICAO Code:	BGQQ
Coordinates:	77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W