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How far is Powell River from Sitka, AK?

The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Powell River (YPW) is 1068 miles / 1719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 0 minutes.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Sitka to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.222 miles
  • 1077.009 kilometers
  • 581.538 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
  • 667.919 miles
  • 1074.912 kilometers
  • 580.406 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 Sitka to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Sitka to Powell River generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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