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How far is Zurich from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5040 miles / 8112 kilometers / 4380 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Zurich Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5040.485 miles
  • 8111.874 kilometers
  • 4380.061 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
  • 5025.643 miles
  • 8087.989 kilometers
  • 4367.165 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Zurich Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Zurich generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E