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How far is Kelowna from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 36 miles / 57 kilometers / 31 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Kelowna (YLW) is 52 miles / 83 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 19 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Penticton to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 35.520 miles
  • 57.164 kilometers
  • 30.866 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
  • 35.503 miles
  • 57.136 kilometers
  • 30.851 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 Penticton to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Penticton and Kelowna?

There is no time difference between Penticton and Kelowna.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Penticton to Kelowna generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penticton to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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