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How far is Arctic Bay from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1995 miles / 3210 kilometers / 1733 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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1995
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3210
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1733
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Distance from Powell River to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1994.630 miles
  • 3210.045 kilometers
  • 1733.286 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
  • 1989.397 miles
  • 3201.624 kilometers
  • 1728.739 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 Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Powell River to Arctic Bay generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Arctic Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).

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 Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W