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How far is Powell River from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to Powell River (YPW) is 734 miles / 1182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Wrangell to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 563.562 miles
  • 906.965 kilometers
  • 489.722 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
  • 562.633 miles
  • 905.470 kilometers
  • 488.915 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 Wrangell to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Wrangell to Powell River generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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