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How far is Fort Smith from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1493 miles / 2403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 860.569 miles
  • 1384.951 kilometers
  • 747.814 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
  • 858.967 miles
  • 1382.373 kilometers
  • 746.422 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 Fort Smith?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Powell River to Fort Smith generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Fort Smith

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM).

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 Fort Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W