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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2456 miles / 3952 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3034 miles / 4882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Powell River to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2455.819 miles
  • 3952.258 kilometers
  • 2134.049 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
  • 2449.606 miles
  • 3942.258 kilometers
  • 2128.649 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 Powell River to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Powell River to Philadelphia generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W