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How far is Kelowna from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2275 miles / 3661 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2804 miles / 4512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 48 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2275
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3661
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1977
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Distance from New York to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.782 miles
  • 3660.906 kilometers
  • 1976.731 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
  • 2269.019 miles
  • 3651.632 kilometers
  • 1971.724 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 New York to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from New York to Kelowna generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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