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How far is Whale Cove from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Whale Cove (YXN) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Whale Cove Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Whale Cove

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.229 miles
  • 2382.197 kilometers
  • 1286.284 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
  • 1476.240 miles
  • 2375.778 kilometers
  • 1282.818 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 Whale Cove?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Whale Cove Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN)

On average, flying from Powell River to Whale Cove generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Whale Cove

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Whale Cove Airport (YXN).

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 Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″W