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How far is Resolute Bay from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 1879 miles / 3025 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Castlegar to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1879.458 miles
  • 3024.694 kilometers
  • 1633.204 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
  • 1875.066 miles
  • 3017.627 kilometers
  • 1629.388 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Resolute Bay generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castlegar to Resolute Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB).

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W