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How far is Kalispell, MT, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 259 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Kalispell (FCA) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 4 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 258.528 miles
  • 416.061 kilometers
  • 224.655 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
  • 257.889 miles
  • 415.032 kilometers
  • 224.099 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Kalispell generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

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 Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W