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How far is Nakina from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Nakina (YQN) is 1709 miles / 2751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 49 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Nakina Airport

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1197
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Distance from Castlegar to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1376.992 miles
  • 2216.054 kilometers
  • 1196.573 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
  • 1372.777 miles
  • 2209.271 kilometers
  • 1192.911 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Nakina generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W