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How far is Powell River from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Powell River (YPW) is 2292 miles / 3689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Powell River Airport

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1839
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1598
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Distance from Chicago to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.793 miles
  • 2959.250 kilometers
  • 1597.867 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
  • 1834.134 miles
  • 2951.753 kilometers
  • 1593.819 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 Chicago to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Powell River generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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