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How far is Cape Dorset from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1999 miles / 3217 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3527 miles / 5676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 40 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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1999
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3217
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1737
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Distance from Powell River to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1998.995 miles
  • 3217.071 kilometers
  • 1737.079 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
  • 1993.100 miles
  • 3207.583 kilometers
  • 1731.956 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Powell River to Cape Dorset generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W