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How far is Kelowna from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 12 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.878 miles
  • 1609.147 kilometers
  • 868.870 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
  • 998.737 miles
  • 1607.311 kilometers
  • 867.878 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 Denver to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Denver to Kelowna generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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