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How far is Haines, AK, from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Haines (HNS) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 39 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Haines Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.080 miles
  • 1598.207 kilometers
  • 862.963 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
  • 990.883 miles
  • 1594.671 kilometers
  • 861.053 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Haines Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Haines generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Haines

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

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W