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How far is Nakina from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Nakina (YQN) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 12 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Nakina Airport

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1442
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2321
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1253
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Distance from Kelowna to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.218 miles
  • 2321.026 kilometers
  • 1253.254 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
  • 1437.769 miles
  • 2313.865 kilometers
  • 1249.387 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Nakina generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Nakina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nakina Airport (YQN).

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W