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How far is Kelowna from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2197 miles / 3536 kilometers / 1909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2696 miles / 4339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 52 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2197
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3536
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1909
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2197.064 miles
  • 3535.832 kilometers
  • 1909.196 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
  • 2191.950 miles
  • 3527.602 kilometers
  • 1904.752 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 Washington D.C. to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kelowna generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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