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How far is Vancouver from Powell River?

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

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Vancouver (CXH) is 107 miles / 172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 48 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Powell River to Vancouver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Vancouver. 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 Powell River to Vancouver?

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

What is the time difference between Powell River and Vancouver?

There is no time difference between Powell River and Vancouver.

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

On average, flying from Powell River to Vancouver 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 Powell River to Vancouver

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

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 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