How far is Castlegar from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 245 miles / 395 kilometers / 213 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Castlegar (YCG) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 8 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – West Kootenay Regional Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Castlegar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 245.273 miles
- 394.729 kilometers
- 213.137 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- 244.561 miles
- 393.582 kilometers
- 212.517 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 Whistler to Castlegar?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Castlegar?
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
On average, flying from Whistler to Castlegar generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Castlegar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
| Destination | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |