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How far is Powell River from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Powell River (YPW) is 2948 miles / 4745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 27 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2354.440 miles
  • 3789.103 kilometers
  • 2045.952 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
  • 2349.211 miles
  • 3780.688 kilometers
  • 2041.408 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 Roanoke to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Powell River generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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