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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 594 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Petersburg (PSG) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 36 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.427 miles
  • 956.637 kilometers
  • 516.543 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
  • 593.422 miles
  • 955.020 kilometers
  • 515.670 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 Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Powell River to Petersburg generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

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 Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W