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How far is Quaqtaq from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) is 2010 miles / 3236 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Quaqtaq (YQC) is 2965 miles / 4771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 56 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Quaqtaq Airport

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2010
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3236
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1747
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Distance from Castlegar to Quaqtaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2010.460 miles
  • 3235.522 kilometers
  • 1747.042 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
  • 2004.439 miles
  • 3225.832 kilometers
  • 1741.810 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 Quaqtaq?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Quaqtaq Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Quaqtaq Airport (YQC)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Quaqtaq generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Quaqtaq

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

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 Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″W