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How far is Powell River from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2906 miles / 4677 kilometers / 2525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Powell River (YPW) is 3892 miles / 6263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 12 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Powell River Airport

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2906
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Distance from Sydney to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2906.194 miles
  • 4677.066 kilometers
  • 2525.414 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
  • 2897.660 miles
  • 4663.332 kilometers
  • 2517.998 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 Sydney to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Powell River Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Sydney to Powell River generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W
Destination 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