How far is Whistler from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Whistler (YWS) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 4 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Powell River to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 72.344 miles
- 116.426 kilometers
- 62.865 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- 72.138 miles
- 116.095 kilometers
- 62.686 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 Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Whistler?
There is no time difference between Powell River and Whistler.
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Powell River to Whistler generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 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 Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |
| Destination | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |