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How far is Gander from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Gander (YQX) is 4906 miles / 7896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 20 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Gander International Airport

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3037
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4887
Kilometers
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2639
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 14 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
339 kg

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Distance from Powell River to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3036.620 miles
  • 4886.966 kilometers
  • 2638.750 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
  • 3027.393 miles
  • 4872.116 kilometers
  • 2630.732 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Powell River to Gander generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 746 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 Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W