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How far is Powell River from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Powell River (YPW) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 25 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1475.162 miles
  • 2374.042 kilometers
  • 1281.880 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
  • 1471.271 miles
  • 2367.781 kilometers
  • 1278.500 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 McGrath to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from McGrath to Powell River generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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