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How far is Kelowna from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers / 1934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2784 miles / 4480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 22 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2226
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3582
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1934
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Distance from Columbia to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2225.982 miles
  • 3582.371 kilometers
  • 1934.326 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
  • 2222.238 miles
  • 3576.345 kilometers
  • 1931.072 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 Columbia to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Kelowna generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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