How far is Skagway, AK, from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 793 miles / 1275 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Skagway (SGY) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 2 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Powell River to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 792.510 miles
- 1275.421 kilometers
- 688.672 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- 791.125 miles
- 1273.192 kilometers
- 687.469 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Skagway Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Skagway?
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Powell River to Skagway generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |
| Destination | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |