How far is Wales, AK, from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 1890 miles / 3041 kilometers / 1642 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Wales (WAA) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 20 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Powell River to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1889.528 miles
- 3040.901 kilometers
- 1641.955 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- 1884.173 miles
- 3032.282 kilometers
- 1637.301 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Wales?
The time difference between Powell River and Wales is 1 hour. Wales is 1 hour behind Powell River.
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Powell River to Wales generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |