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How far is Thunder Bay from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1585 miles / 2550 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1585
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1377
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Distance from Powell River to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.536 miles
  • 2550.064 kilometers
  • 1376.925 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
  • 1579.755 miles
  • 2542.370 kilometers
  • 1372.770 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Powell River to Thunder Bay generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W