How far is Powell River from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Powell River (YPW) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Powell River Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Powell River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 72.344 miles
- 116.426 kilometers
- 62.865 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- 72.138 miles
- 116.095 kilometers
- 62.686 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 Whistler to Powell River?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Powell River Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Powell River?
There is no time difference between Whistler and Powell River.
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Powell River Airport (YPW)
On average, flying from Whistler to Powell River generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Powell River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Powell River Airport (YPW).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
| Destination | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |