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How far is Cat Lake from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 1919 miles / 3088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 3 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.865 miles
  • 2294.708 kilometers
  • 1239.043 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
  • 1421.441 miles
  • 2287.587 kilometers
  • 1235.198 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Powell River to Cat Lake generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W