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How far is Powell River from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Powell River (YPW) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 52 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Powell River Airport

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1404
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2259
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1220
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Distance from Grand Island to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.843 miles
  • 2259.266 kilometers
  • 1219.906 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
  • 1400.786 miles
  • 2254.347 kilometers
  • 1217.250 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 Island to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Powell River generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Island to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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