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How far is Powell River from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 3582 miles / 5765 kilometers / 3113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Powell River (YPW) is 4595 miles / 7395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 56 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Powell River Airport

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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)
  • 3582.186 miles
  • 5764.970 kilometers
  • 3112.835 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
  • 3585.429 miles
  • 5770.188 kilometers
  • 3115.652 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Powell River Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Powell River generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 892 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′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