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How far is Waskaganish from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Waskaganish (YKQ) is 3034 miles / 4883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 48 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Waskaganish Airport

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1980
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3187
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1721
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Distance from Powell River to Waskaganish

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.289 miles
  • 3186.966 kilometers
  • 1720.824 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
  • 1974.132 miles
  • 3177.058 kilometers
  • 1715.474 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 Waskaganish?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Waskaganish Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Waskaganish Airport (YKQ)

On average, flying from Powell River to Waskaganish generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Waskaganish

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

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 Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″W