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How far is Kelowna from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna (YLW) is 375 miles / 604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 15 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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249
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Distance from Calgary to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.166 miles
  • 400.994 kilometers
  • 216.520 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
  • 248.461 miles
  • 399.859 kilometers
  • 215.907 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 Calgary to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Calgary to Kelowna generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Kelowna

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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 Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna (YLW)

Air Canada
WestJet