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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1901 miles / 3060 kilometers / 1652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 3 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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1901
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3060
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Distance from Powell River to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.498 miles
  • 3060.165 kilometers
  • 1652.357 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
  • 1896.439 miles
  • 3052.023 kilometers
  • 1647.961 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Powell River to Grand Rapids generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 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 Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W