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How far is Castlegar from Alma?

The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 2063 miles / 3320 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Castlegar (YCG) is 2927 miles / 4710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 42 minutes.

Alma Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Alma to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2063.043 miles
  • 3320.145 kilometers
  • 1792.735 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
  • 2056.823 miles
  • 3310.136 kilometers
  • 1787.330 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 Alma to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Alma to Castlegar generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Castlegar

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

Airport information

Origin Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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