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How far is Kelowna from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2069 miles / 3329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 56 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1438
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Distance from Champaign to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.922 miles
  • 2663.339 kilometers
  • 1438.088 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
  • 1651.269 miles
  • 2657.460 kilometers
  • 1434.914 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 Champaign to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Champaign to Kelowna generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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