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How far is San Jose from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 3587 miles / 5772 kilometers / 3117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to San Jose (SYQ) is 4594 miles / 7394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 35 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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5772
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Distance from Powell River to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3586.830 miles
  • 5772.443 kilometers
  • 3116.870 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
  • 3590.075 miles
  • 5777.665 kilometers
  • 3119.690 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Powell River to San Jose generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 893 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W