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How far is Kelowna from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 11 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1974
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3177
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1715
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Distance from Buffalo to Kelowna

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.867 miles
  • 3176.631 kilometers
  • 1715.243 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
  • 1968.582 miles
  • 3168.125 kilometers
  • 1710.651 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 Buffalo to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Kelowna generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W
Destination Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W