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How far is Calgary from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 470 miles / 757 kilometers / 409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Calgary (YYC) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 10 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Calgary International Airport

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470
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Distance from Powell River to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 470.232 miles
  • 756.765 kilometers
  • 408.621 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
  • 468.816 miles
  • 754.486 kilometers
  • 407.390 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Powell River to Calgary generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W