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How far is Kelowna from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2688 miles / 4325 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Kelowna (YLW) is 3602 miles / 5797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 4 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2688
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4325
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2336
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Distance from Sydney to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2687.730 miles
  • 4325.482 kilometers
  • 2335.574 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
  • 2679.840 miles
  • 4312.785 kilometers
  • 2328.717 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 Sydney to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Sydney to Kelowna generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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