How far is Kelowna from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1984 miles / 3193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 30 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1598.585 miles
- 2572.672 kilometers
- 1389.132 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- 1594.659 miles
- 2566.355 kilometers
- 1385.721 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kelowna?
The time difference between Chicago and Kelowna is 2 hours. Kelowna is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Kelowna generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |