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How far is Powell River from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 73 miles / 117 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (CXH) to Powell River (YPW) is 106 miles / 171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 50 minutes.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Powell River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.731 miles
  • 117.049 kilometers
  • 63.202 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
  • 72.563 miles
  • 116.779 kilometers
  • 63.055 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 Vancouver to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Powell River Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Powell River?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Powell River generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W