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How far is Calgary from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC) is 376 miles / 605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 14 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.166 miles
  • 400.994 kilometers
  • 216.520 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
  • 248.461 miles
  • 399.859 kilometers
  • 215.907 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Calgary generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W

Airlines flying from Kelowna (YLW) to Calgary (YYC)

Air Canada
WestJet