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How far is Golfito from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 3697 miles / 5950 kilometers / 3213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Golfito (GLF) is 4714 miles / 7586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 7 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Golfito Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Golfito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3697.432 miles
  • 5950.441 kilometers
  • 3212.981 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
  • 3701.024 miles
  • 5956.221 kilometers
  • 3216.102 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 Golfito?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Golfito Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Golfito Airport (GLF)

On average, flying from Powell River to Golfito generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 923 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 Golfito

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

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 Golfito Airport
City: Golfito
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: GLF
ICAO Code: MRGF
Coordinates: 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W