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How far is Powell River from Ketchikan, AK?

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Powell River (YPW) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 24 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.248 miles
  • 784.149 kilometers
  • 423.407 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
  • 486.417 miles
  • 782.812 kilometers
  • 422.685 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 Ketchikan to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Powell River generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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