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How far is Kelowna from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 179 miles / 288 kilometers / 156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna (YLW) is 255 miles / 411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 13 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 178.950 miles
  • 287.992 kilometers
  • 155.503 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
  • 178.446 miles
  • 287.182 kilometers
  • 155.066 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vancouver and Kelowna?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Kelowna.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kelowna generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 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 Kelowna

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna (YLW)

Air Canada
Air North
WestJet