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How far is Dawson Creek from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 447 miles / 719 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 9 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 446.607 miles
  • 718.744 kilometers
  • 388.091 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
  • 446.079 miles
  • 717.894 kilometers
  • 387.632 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 Creek?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Powell River to Dawson Creek generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Creek

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

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 Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W