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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2338 miles / 3763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 48 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1897
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1648
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Distance from Castlegar to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1896.778 miles
  • 3052.569 kilometers
  • 1648.255 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
  • 1891.698 miles
  • 3044.392 kilometers
  • 1643.840 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 Castlegar to Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Buffalo generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W