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How far is Kalispell, MT, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Kalispell (FCA) is 250 miles / 402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 49 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.467 miles
  • 271.121 kilometers
  • 146.393 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
  • 168.039 miles
  • 270.433 kilometers
  • 146.022 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Kalispell generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

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 Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W