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How far is Nuuk from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2742 miles / 4414 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.462 miles
  • 4413.565 kilometers
  • 2383.135 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
  • 2733.752 miles
  • 4399.547 kilometers
  • 2375.565 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 Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Nuuk Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Powell River to Nuuk generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Nuuk

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

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 Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W