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How far is Castlegar from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Castlegar (YCG) is 2655 miles / 4273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 23 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.872 miles
  • 2664.868 kilometers
  • 1438.914 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
  • 1650.877 miles
  • 2656.828 kilometers
  • 1434.573 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 Sanikiluaq to Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Castlegar generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Castlegar

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination 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