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How far is Dawson City from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Dawson City (YDA) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 25 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.988 miles
  • 1805.664 kilometers
  • 974.981 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
  • 1119.844 miles
  • 1802.214 kilometers
  • 973.118 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 Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Dawson City Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Powell River to Dawson City generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Dawson City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

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 Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W