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How far is Powell River from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Powell River (YPW) is 3033 miles / 4881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 53 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Powell River Airport

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1980
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3187
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1721
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Distance from Waskaganish to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.289 miles
  • 3186.966 kilometers
  • 1720.824 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
  • 1974.132 miles
  • 3177.058 kilometers
  • 1715.474 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 Waskaganish to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Powell River Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Powell River generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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