How far is Sydney from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2627 miles / 4228 kilometers / 2283 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Sydney (YQY) is 3477 miles / 5596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 19 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2627.230 miles
- 4228.118 kilometers
- 2283.001 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- 2619.545 miles
- 4215.750 kilometers
- 2276.323 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Sydney?
The time difference between Castlegar and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Sydney generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |