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How far is Powell River from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Powell River (YPW) is 1179 miles / 1898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Powell River Airport

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900
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1448
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782
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Distance from Yakutat to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 899.520 miles
  • 1447.637 kilometers
  • 781.661 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
  • 897.637 miles
  • 1444.607 kilometers
  • 780.026 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 Yakutat to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Powell River Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Powell River generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″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