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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1245
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2003
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1082
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Distance from Powell River to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.823 miles
  • 2003.348 kilometers
  • 1081.722 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
  • 1241.107 miles
  • 1997.368 kilometers
  • 1078.492 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Powell River to Grand Forks generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W