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How far is Powell River from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1026 miles / 1652 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Powell River (YPW) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1026.280 miles
  • 1651.638 kilometers
  • 891.813 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
  • 1027.170 miles
  • 1653.069 kilometers
  • 892.586 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 San Luis Obispo to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Powell River?

There is no time difference between San Luis Obispo and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Powell River generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′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