How far is Vancouver from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (CXH) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 12 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
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Distance from Kelowna to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 173.699 miles
- 279.541 kilometers
- 150.940 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- 173.201 miles
- 278.741 kilometers
- 150.508 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Vancouver?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Vancouver generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 111 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | CXH |
| ICAO Code: | CYHC |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W |