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How far is Castlegar from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1592 miles / 2562 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1957 miles / 3150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 28 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.914 miles
  • 2561.938 kilometers
  • 1383.336 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
  • 1587.776 miles
  • 2555.277 kilometers
  • 1379.739 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 Grand Rapids to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Castlegar generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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