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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2657 miles / 4276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 56 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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2119
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3410
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1842
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Distance from Powell River to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2119.167 miles
  • 3410.468 kilometers
  • 1841.505 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
  • 2117.331 miles
  • 3407.515 kilometers
  • 1839.911 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 Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Powell River to Lake Charles generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

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 Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W