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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1835 miles / 2952 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2841 miles / 4572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 5 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1835
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2952
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1594
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Distance from Powell River to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1834.523 miles
  • 2952.379 kilometers
  • 1594.157 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
  • 1829.832 miles
  • 2944.828 kilometers
  • 1590.080 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 Powell River to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Powell River to Wainwright generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W