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How far is Chicago, IL, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Chicago (MDW) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 49 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.793 miles
  • 2959.250 kilometers
  • 1597.867 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
  • 1834.134 miles
  • 2951.753 kilometers
  • 1593.819 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Powell River to Chicago generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W