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How far is Paamiut from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 2846 miles / 4580 kilometers / 2473 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2846.036 miles
  • 4580.251 kilometers
  • 2473.138 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
  • 2836.922 miles
  • 4565.583 kilometers
  • 2465.218 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Paamiut Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Powell River to Paamiut generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Paamiut

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

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 Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W