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How far is Kelowna from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1536 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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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)
  • 1536.487 miles
  • 2472.737 kilometers
  • 1335.171 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
  • 1533.589 miles
  • 2468.072 kilometers
  • 1332.652 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 Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Kelowna generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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