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How far is Castlegar from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 2053 miles / 3305 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2053.465 miles
  • 3304.732 kilometers
  • 1784.412 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
  • 2047.085 miles
  • 3294.463 kilometers
  • 1778.868 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 Akutan to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Akutan to Castlegar generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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