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

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2403 miles / 3867 kilometers / 2088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Powell River (YPW) is 2978 miles / 4793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 52 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Powell River Airport

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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)
  • 2403.058 miles
  • 3867.346 kilometers
  • 2088.200 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
  • 2397.271 miles
  • 3858.033 kilometers
  • 2083.171 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Powell River generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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