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How far is Sault Ste Marie, MI, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Chippewa County International Airport) is 1849 miles / 2975 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 24 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Chippewa County International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1848.535 miles
  • 2974.929 kilometers
  • 1606.333 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
  • 1843.152 miles
  • 2966.265 kilometers
  • 1601.655 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Chippewa County International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)

On average, flying from Powell River to Sault Ste Marie generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).

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 Chippewa County International Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CIU
ICAO Code: KCIU
Coordinates: 46°15′2″N, 84°28′20″W