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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2712 miles / 4364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 18 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2164
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3483
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1881
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Distance from Powell River to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.171 miles
  • 3482.896 kilometers
  • 1880.613 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
  • 2162.118 miles
  • 3479.592 kilometers
  • 1878.829 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Powell River to Lafayette generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W