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How far is Powell River from Chicago, IL?

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

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Powell River (YPW) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 38 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Powell River Airport

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1825
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2938
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1586
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Distance from Chicago to Powell River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Powell River. 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 Chicago to Powell River?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Chicago to Powell River 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 Chicago to Powell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Powell River Airport (YPW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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