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How far is Kelowna from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2204 miles / 3547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 29 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1792
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2884
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1557
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Distance from Detroit to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.338 miles
  • 2884.489 kilometers
  • 1557.499 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
  • 1787.750 miles
  • 2877.104 kilometers
  • 1553.512 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 Detroit to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Detroit to Kelowna generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Kelowna

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

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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