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How far is Whitehorse from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 858 miles / 1381 kilometers / 746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 857.913 miles
  • 1380.677 kilometers
  • 745.506 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
  • 856.463 miles
  • 1378.343 kilometers
  • 744.246 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 Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Powell River and Whitehorse?

There is no time difference between Powell River and Whitehorse.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Powell River to Whitehorse generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

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 Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W