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How far is Castlegar from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 232 miles / 374 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Castlegar (YCG) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 232.096 miles
  • 373.523 kilometers
  • 201.686 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
  • 231.756 miles
  • 372.975 kilometers
  • 201.391 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 Missoula to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Missoula to Castlegar generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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