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How far is Powell River from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 627 miles / 1010 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Powell River (YPW) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 31 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Powell River Airport

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627
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 627.305 miles
  • 1009.549 kilometers
  • 545.113 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
  • 626.633 miles
  • 1008.468 kilometers
  • 544.529 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 Fort Nelson to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Powell River?

There is no time difference between Fort Nelson and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Powell River generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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