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How far is Powell River from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1901 miles / 3060 kilometers / 1652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Powell River (YPW) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 6 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.498 miles
  • 3060.165 kilometers
  • 1652.357 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
  • 1896.439 miles
  • 3052.023 kilometers
  • 1647.961 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 Rapids to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Powell River Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Powell River generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 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 Rapids to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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