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How far is Thunder Bay from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1357 miles / 2184 kilometers / 1179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1630 miles / 2624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 39 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1357
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2184
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1179
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Distance from Kelowna to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.151 miles
  • 2184.124 kilometers
  • 1179.332 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
  • 1353.061 miles
  • 2177.540 kilometers
  • 1175.778 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Thunder Bay generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W