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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Gustavus (GST) is 1547 miles / 2489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 22 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Gustavus Airport

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840
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Distance from Castlegar to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.459 miles
  • 1555.365 kilometers
  • 839.830 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
  • 964.242 miles
  • 1551.798 kilometers
  • 837.904 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Gustavus Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Gustavus generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W