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How far is Powell River from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2447 miles / 3939 kilometers / 2127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Powell River (YPW) is 3101 miles / 4990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 18 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2447.372 miles
  • 3938.663 kilometers
  • 2126.708 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
  • 2442.854 miles
  • 3931.393 kilometers
  • 2122.782 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 Columbia to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Powell River generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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