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How far is Chevak, AK, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2010 miles / 3234 kilometers / 1746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Chevak (VAK) is 3038 miles / 4889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 48 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Chevak Airport

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2010
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3234
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1746
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Distance from Castlegar to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2009.664 miles
  • 3234.240 kilometers
  • 1746.350 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
  • 2003.674 miles
  • 3224.600 kilometers
  • 1741.145 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Chevak Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Chevak generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W