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How far is Castlegar from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 2010 miles / 3236 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Castlegar (YCG) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 51 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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2010
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3236
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1747
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2010.460 miles
  • 3235.522 kilometers
  • 1747.042 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
  • 2004.439 miles
  • 3225.832 kilometers
  • 1741.810 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 Quaqtaq to Castlegar?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Castlegar generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Castlegar

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W
Destination 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