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How far is Ottawa from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2036 miles / 3277 kilometers / 1769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 20 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2035.976 miles
  • 3276.586 kilometers
  • 1769.215 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
  • 2030.141 miles
  • 3267.195 kilometers
  • 1764.144 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Ottawa generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 488 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W