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How far is Broomfield, CO, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Broomfield (BJC) is 1542 miles / 2481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 8 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Broomfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1167.148 miles
  • 1878.342 kilometers
  • 1014.224 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
  • 1165.266 miles
  • 1875.313 kilometers
  • 1012.588 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 Powell River to Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from Powell River to Broomfield generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W