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How far is Narsarsuaq from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2808 miles / 4520 kilometers / 2440 nautical miles.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2808.422 miles
  • 4519.717 kilometers
  • 2440.452 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
  • 2799.534 miles
  • 4505.413 kilometers
  • 2432.728 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Narsarsuaq generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castlegar to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W