How far is Skagway, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Skagway (SGY) is 1698 miles / 2733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 996.075 miles
- 1603.028 kilometers
- 865.566 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- 993.902 miles
- 1599.530 kilometers
- 863.677 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Skagway?
The time difference between Castlegar and Skagway is 1 hour. Skagway is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Skagway generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |