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How far is Powell River from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Powell River (YPW) is 2827 miles / 4549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 32 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.111 miles
  • 2898.606 kilometers
  • 1565.122 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
  • 1796.631 miles
  • 2891.397 kilometers
  • 1561.230 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 Barrow to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Barrow to Powell River generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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