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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Kelowna?

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

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 19 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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1974
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3177
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1715
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Distance from Kelowna to Buffalo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Buffalo. 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 Kelowna to Buffalo?

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

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

On average, flying from Kelowna to Buffalo 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 Kelowna to Buffalo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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