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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. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2403 miles / 3867 kilometers / 2088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 40 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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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)
  • 2403.058 miles
  • 3867.346 kilometers
  • 2088.200 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
  • 2397.271 miles
  • 3858.033 kilometers
  • 2083.171 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Powell River to Washington D.C. generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W