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How far is Rigolet from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Rigolet (Rigolet Airport) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Rigolet (YRG) is 3853 miles / 6200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 39 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Rigolet Airport

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2487
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4002
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2161
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Distance from Castlegar to Rigolet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.623 miles
  • 4001.832 kilometers
  • 2160.816 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
  • 2478.846 miles
  • 3989.316 kilometers
  • 2154.058 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 Rigolet?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Rigolet Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Rigolet Airport (YRG)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Rigolet generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 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 Rigolet

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

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 Rigolet Airport
City: Rigolet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRG
ICAO Code: CCZ2
Coordinates: 54°10′46″N, 58°27′27″W