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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 622 miles / 1001 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Great Falls (GTF) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 40 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 621.683 miles
  • 1000.502 kilometers
  • 540.228 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
  • 619.940 miles
  • 997.697 kilometers
  • 538.713 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Powell River to Great Falls generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W