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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers / 1600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 18 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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1841
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2962
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1600
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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)
  • 1840.775 miles
  • 2962.441 kilometers
  • 1599.590 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
  • 1835.390 miles
  • 2953.773 kilometers
  • 1594.910 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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Powell River to Sault Ste Marie generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W