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How far is Powell River from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Powell River (YPW) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 57 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Powell River Airport

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188
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303
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164
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Distance from Seattle to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 188.301 miles
  • 303.041 kilometers
  • 163.629 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
  • 188.130 miles
  • 302.765 kilometers
  • 163.480 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 Seattle to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Powell River Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Powell River?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Seattle to Powell River generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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