How far is Wrangell, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1300 miles / 2092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 48 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Wrangell Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Wrangell
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Wrangell. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 789.002 miles
- 1269.775 kilometers
- 685.624 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- 787.211 miles
- 1266.893 kilometers
- 684.068 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 Wrangell?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Wrangell?
The time difference between Castlegar and Wrangell is 1 hour. Wrangell is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Wrangell generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Wrangell
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).
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 | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wrangell, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WRG |
| ICAO Code: | PAWG |
| Coordinates: | 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W |