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How far is Powell River from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2425 miles / 3903 kilometers / 2108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Powell River (YPW) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 0 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Powell River Airport

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2425
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3903
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2108
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2425.310 miles
  • 3903.158 kilometers
  • 2107.536 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
  • 2419.476 miles
  • 3893.770 kilometers
  • 2102.468 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 Washington D.C. to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Powell River generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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