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How far is Kelowna from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2036 miles / 3277 kilometers / 1769 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2536 miles / 4082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 12 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2035.976 miles
  • 3276.586 kilometers
  • 1769.215 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
  • 2030.141 miles
  • 3267.195 kilometers
  • 1764.144 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 Ottawa to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Kelowna generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination 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