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How far is Powell River from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 870 miles / 1401 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Powell River (YPW) is 1082 miles / 1742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 47 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Powell River Airport

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870
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1401
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756
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Distance from San Jose to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 870.472 miles
  • 1400.890 kilometers
  • 756.420 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
  • 871.115 miles
  • 1401.923 kilometers
  • 756.978 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 Jose to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Powell River?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Powell River.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Powell River generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Jose to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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