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How far is Gillam from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1070 miles / 1722 kilometers / 930 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Gillam (YGX) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 47 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Gillam Airport

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1070
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1722
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930
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Distance from Castlegar to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1070.046 miles
  • 1722.072 kilometers
  • 929.845 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
  • 1067.130 miles
  • 1717.378 kilometers
  • 927.310 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Gillam generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W