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How far is Castlegar from Koliganek, AK?

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1717 miles / 2763 kilometers / 1492 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Koliganek to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.091 miles
  • 2763.390 kilometers
  • 1492.111 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
  • 1712.073 miles
  • 2755.315 kilometers
  • 1487.751 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 Koliganek to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Castlegar generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Castlegar

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

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″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