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How far is Powell River from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 723 miles / 1163 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Powell River (YPW) is 1092 miles / 1757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Powell River Airport

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723
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628
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 722.900 miles
  • 1163.395 kilometers
  • 628.183 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
  • 721.283 miles
  • 1160.793 kilometers
  • 626.778 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 Fort McMurray to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Powell River Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Powell River generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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