How far is Powell River from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 2466 miles / 3968 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Powell River (YPW) is 3096 miles / 4982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 56 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Powell River Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Powell River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2465.739 miles
- 3968.222 kilometers
- 2142.669 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- 2460.114 miles
- 3959.170 kilometers
- 2137.781 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 Richmond to Powell River?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Powell River Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Powell River?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Powell River Airport (YPW)
On average, flying from Richmond 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 Richmond to Powell River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Powell River Airport (YPW).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |