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How far is Powell River from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 894 miles / 1440 kilometers / 777 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Powell River (YPW) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 30 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 894.499 miles
  • 1439.556 kilometers
  • 777.298 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
  • 892.710 miles
  • 1436.678 kilometers
  • 775.744 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 Riverton to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Riverton to Powell River generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Central Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Riverton, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIW
ICAO Code: KRIW
Coordinates: 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″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