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How far is Powell River from Whitehorse?

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

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Powell River (YPW) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Powell River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Powell River. 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 Whitehorse to Powell River?

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

What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Powell River?

There is no time difference between Whitehorse and Powell River.

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

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Powell River 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 Whitehorse to Powell River

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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