Current Date And Time In Powell River, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:25:21 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 13,157
District: Powell River Regional District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Powell River, a city in British Columbia, Canada, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Powell River — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Powell River.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Canada operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 49.8328° N | 124.5237° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 49.8328 | -124.5237 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 49' 58" N | 124° 31' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 49.9668' N | 124° 31.4208' W |
| City | Powell River |
| State | British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Powell River Regional District |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1912-01-01 |
| Population | 13,157 |
| Area (km²) | 28.91 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 11.16 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 455.10 /km² |
| Elevation | 41 m / 135 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 49.8328, -124.5237 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Powell River to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around British Columbia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Point | British Columbia | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Sliammon | British Columbia | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Comox | British Columbia | SW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Hornby Island | British Columbia | S | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Royston | British Columbia | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Denman Island Trust Area | British Columbia | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in British Columbia, the home state of Powell River, along with each city's aerial distance from Victoria, British Columbia's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 49.2497° N | -123.1193° W | 70 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Surrey | 49.1064° N | -122.8251° W | 82 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Victoria | 48.4359° N | -123.3516° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Burnaby | 49.2664° N | -122.9526° W | 87 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 49.17° N | -123.1368° W | 9 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newton | 49.1333° N | -122.85° W | 78 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coquitlam | 49.2846° N | -122.7822° W | 39 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kelowna | 49.8831° N | -119.4857° W | 350 m | 324 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abbotsford | 49.058° N | -122.2526° W | 114 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Langley | 49.1011° N | -122.6588° W | 13 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
Powell River Airport IATA: YPW 2 km (1 mi) from Powell River |
The exact GPS location of Powell River gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside British Columbia. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare British Columbia state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Powell River are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Powell River lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Canada map
Powell River sits within British Columbia, Canada, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Powell River for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across British Columbia. › Browse every city in British Columbia
Coordinates for Powell River in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Powell River are latitude 49.8328° and longitude -124.5237°. In directional format: 49.8328° N, 124.5237° W. These coordinates mark the center of Powell River in British Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Powell River is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Powell River Regional District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Powell River sits at: Latitude 49° 49' 58" N and Longitude 124° 31' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Powell River has a population of approximately 13,157 people. This is roughly 0.236% of British Columbia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in British Columbia.
The interactive satellite map of Powell River is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 49.8328, -124.5237 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Powell River in British Columbia. For broader context, explore the British Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Powell River is Powell River Airport (YPW), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Powell River is approximately 177 km (110 mi) from Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in British Columbia.
Powell River sits at an elevation of approximately 41 meters (135 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for British Columbia.
The closest cities to Powell River include Myrtle Point, Sliammon, Comox. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Powell River, sunrise is at 09:02 AM and sunset is at 11:43 PM, giving a day length of 14h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Powell River's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Powell River is approximately 5,547 km (3,447 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,941 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Powell River — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,062 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Powell River is approximately 3,627 km (2,253 mi) E of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
