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How far is Powell River from Nanaimo?

The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 51 miles / 83 kilometers / 45 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Powell River (YPW) is 93 miles / 149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 12 minutes.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Nanaimo to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 51.342 miles
  • 82.628 kilometers
  • 44.615 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
  • 51.297 miles
  • 82.555 kilometers
  • 44.576 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 Nanaimo to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport to Powell River Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Powell River?

There is no time difference between Nanaimo and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Nanaimo to Powell River generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″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