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How far is Kuujjuaq from Castlegar?

The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers / 1788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Kuujjuaq (YVP) is 2968 miles / 4776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 47 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Kuujjuaq Airport

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3311
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1788
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Distance from Castlegar to Kuujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2057.411 miles
  • 3311.082 kilometers
  • 1787.841 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
  • 2051.087 miles
  • 3300.905 kilometers
  • 1782.346 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 Kuujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Kuujjuaq Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP)

On average, flying from Castlegar to Kuujjuaq generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 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 Kuujjuaq

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

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 Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W