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

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2425 miles / 3903 kilometers / 2108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 2984 miles / 4802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 50 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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2425
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3903
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2108
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Distance from Powell River to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2425.310 miles
  • 3903.158 kilometers
  • 2107.536 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
  • 2419.476 miles
  • 3893.770 kilometers
  • 2102.468 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Powell River to Washington D.C. generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W