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How far is Castlegar from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Castlegar (YCG) is 2916 miles / 4693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 11 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.783 miles
  • 3115.342 kilometers
  • 1682.150 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
  • 1930.075 miles
  • 3106.154 kilometers
  • 1677.189 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Castlegar generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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