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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Gustavus (GST) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 56 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Gustavus Airport

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746
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1201
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649
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Distance from Powell River to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.481 miles
  • 1201.344 kilometers
  • 648.674 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
  • 745.102 miles
  • 1199.126 kilometers
  • 647.476 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Gustavus Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Powell River to Gustavus generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W