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How far is Powell River from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 7274 miles / 11706 kilometers / 6321 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Powell River Airport

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6321
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Distance from Wellington to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7273.730 miles
  • 11705.933 kilometers
  • 6320.698 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
  • 7290.665 miles
  • 11733.188 kilometers
  • 6335.415 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 Wellington to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Powell River Airport is 14 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Wellington to Powell River generates about 894 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 894 kilograms equals 1 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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