How far is Richmond, VA, from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2466 miles / 3968 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Richmond (RIC) is 3089 miles / 4972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 48 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Powell River to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2465.739 miles
- 3968.222 kilometers
- 2142.669 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- 2460.114 miles
- 3959.170 kilometers
- 2137.781 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Powell River to Richmond generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |