How far is Castlegar from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1538 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Castlegar (YCG) is 2243 miles / 3609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 45 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Castlegar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1538.223 miles
- 2475.529 kilometers
- 1336.679 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- 1534.415 miles
- 2469.402 kilometers
- 1333.370 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 Fairbanks to Castlegar?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Castlegar?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Castlegar generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Castlegar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |