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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 629 miles / 1013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 24 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.248 miles
  • 784.149 kilometers
  • 423.407 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
  • 486.417 miles
  • 782.812 kilometers
  • 422.685 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Powell River to Ketchikan generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W