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How far is Nanaimo from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 51 miles / 83 kilometers / 45 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 93 miles / 150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 13 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 51.342 miles
  • 82.628 kilometers
  • 44.615 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
  • 51.297 miles
  • 82.555 kilometers
  • 44.576 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Powell River and Nanaimo?

There is no time difference between Powell River and Nanaimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Powell River to Nanaimo generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W