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How far is Sanikiluaq from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 1898 miles / 3055 kilometers / 1650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 52 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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1898
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3055
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1650
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Distance from Powell River to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1898.487 miles
  • 3055.318 kilometers
  • 1649.740 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
  • 1892.578 miles
  • 3045.809 kilometers
  • 1644.605 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Powell River to Sanikiluaq generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Sanikiluaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK).

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W