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How far is Edmonton from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers / 438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton (YEG) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 53 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Edmonton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Edmonton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 503.860 miles
  • 810.884 kilometers
  • 437.842 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
  • 502.695 miles
  • 809.009 kilometers
  • 436.830 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 Vancouver to Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Edmonton generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Edmonton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Edmonton (YEG)

Air Canada
Japan Airlines
WestJet