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How far is San Jose from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 3582 miles / 5765 kilometers / 3113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to San Jose (SJO) is 4584 miles / 7377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 16 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3582.186 miles
  • 5764.970 kilometers
  • 3112.835 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
  • 3585.429 miles
  • 5770.188 kilometers
  • 3115.652 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

On average, flying from Powell River to San Jose generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 892 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

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 Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W