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How far is Sandspit from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 581 miles / 935 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Sandspit (YZP) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 46 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 580.903 miles
  • 934.873 kilometers
  • 504.791 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
  • 579.293 miles
  • 932.281 kilometers
  • 503.392 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Sandspit?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Sandspit.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Sandspit generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W