How far is Kelowna from Whistler?
The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 159 miles / 257 kilometers / 139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Kelowna (YLW) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 54 minutes.
Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Whistler to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whistler to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 159.434 miles
- 256.585 kilometers
- 138.545 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- 158.946 miles
- 255.798 kilometers
- 138.120 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 Whistler to Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Kelowna International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whistler and Kelowna?
Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Whistler to Kelowna generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
| Destination | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |