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How far is Rochester, MN, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Rochester (RST) is 1946 miles / 3131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 5 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Powell River to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1557.056 miles
  • 2505.839 kilometers
  • 1353.045 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
  • 1552.885 miles
  • 2499.126 kilometers
  • 1349.420 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Powell River to Rochester generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W