How far is Nanaimo from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 61 miles / 98 kilometers / 53 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 104 miles / 167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Powell River to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 61.039 miles
• 98.232 kilometers
• 53.041 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

• 60.988 miles
• 98.151 kilometers
• 52.997 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Powell River and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Powell River and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

On average, flying from Powell River to Nanaimo generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 75 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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	Nanaimo Airport
City:	Nanaimo
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YCD
ICAO Code:	CYCD
Coordinates:	49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W