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How far is Thompson from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Thompson (YTH) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Thompson Airport

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981
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1579
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853
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Distance from Kelowna to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.292 miles
  • 1579.237 kilometers
  • 852.720 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
  • 978.519 miles
  • 1574.774 kilometers
  • 850.310 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Thompson generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W