How far is Vancouver from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 156 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR) is 255 miles / 411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 178.950 miles
- 287.992 kilometers
- 155.503 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- 178.446 miles
- 287.182 kilometers
- 155.066 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Vancouver?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Vancouver generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
Airlines flying from Kelowna (YLW) to Vancouver (YVR)
| Air Canada |
| Air North |
| WestJet |