How far is Powell River from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 311 miles / 500 kilometers / 270 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Powell River (YPW) is 492 miles / 791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 54 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Powell River Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Powell River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 310.834 miles
- 500.239 kilometers
- 270.107 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- 309.897 miles
- 498.730 kilometers
- 269.293 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 Powell River?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Powell River?
There is no time difference between Castlegar and Powell River.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Powell River Airport (YPW)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Powell River generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 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 Powell River
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Powell River Airport (YPW).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |
| Destination | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |