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How far is Vancouver from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers / 432 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver (CXH) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Edmonton to Vancouver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edmonton to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.994 miles
  • 799.835 kilometers
  • 431.876 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
  • 495.834 miles
  • 797.967 kilometers
  • 430.868 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 Edmonton to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Vancouver generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
Destination Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W