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How far is Wemindji from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Wemindji (YNC) is 3206 miles / 5159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 12 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Wemindji Airport

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1952
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3142
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1696
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Distance from Powell River to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1952.252 miles
  • 3141.845 kilometers
  • 1696.460 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
  • 1946.146 miles
  • 3132.018 kilometers
  • 1691.154 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Wemindji Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Powell River to Wemindji generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W