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How far is Powell River from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1585 miles / 2550 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Powell River (YPW) is 2109 miles / 3394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 30 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Powell River Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.536 miles
  • 2550.064 kilometers
  • 1376.925 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
  • 1579.755 miles
  • 2542.370 kilometers
  • 1372.770 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 Thunder Bay to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Powell River generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination 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