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How far is Chesterfield Inlet from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) is 1400 miles / 2253 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Chesterfield Inlet Airport

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1400
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2253
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1216
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Distance from Castlegar to Chesterfield Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.835 miles
  • 2252.817 kilometers
  • 1216.424 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
  • 1396.456 miles
  • 2247.377 kilometers
  • 1213.487 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 Chesterfield Inlet?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Chesterfield Inlet Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Chesterfield Inlet generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Chesterfield Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS).

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 Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″W