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How far is Powell River from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 7463 miles / 12010 kilometers / 6485 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7462.845 miles
  • 12010.285 kilometers
  • 6485.035 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
  • 7479.711 miles
  • 12037.429 kilometers
  • 6499.691 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 Christchurch to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Powell River Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Powell River generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 030 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E
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