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How far is Medicine Hat from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 890 miles / 1432 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 28 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 614.047 miles
  • 988.212 kilometers
  • 533.592 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
  • 612.158 miles
  • 985.173 kilometers
  • 531.951 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 Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Powell River to Medicine Hat generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

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 Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W