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How far is Chicago, IL, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1825 miles / 2938 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Chicago (ORD) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 24 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1825
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2938
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1586
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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)
  • 1825.329 miles
  • 2937.582 kilometers
  • 1586.167 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
  • 1820.674 miles
  • 2930.091 kilometers
  • 1582.123 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 O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Powell River to Chicago generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W