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How far is Powell River from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2467 miles / 3970 kilometers / 2144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Powell River (YPW) is 3074 miles / 4947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 45 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Powell River Airport

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3970
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2144
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Distance from Raleigh to Powell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2467.082 miles
  • 3970.383 kilometers
  • 2143.835 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
  • 2461.899 miles
  • 3962.042 kilometers
  • 2139.332 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 Raleigh to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Powell River Airport (YPW)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Powell River generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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