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How far is Powell River from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Powell River (YPW) is 1718 miles / 2765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 31 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Powell River Airport

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1082
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Distance from Grand Forks to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.823 miles
  • 2003.348 kilometers
  • 1081.722 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
  • 1241.107 miles
  • 1997.368 kilometers
  • 1078.492 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 Grand Forks to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Powell River generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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