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How far is Kelowna from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 4 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1351
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2174
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1174
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Distance from Sierra Vista to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.749 miles
  • 2173.820 kilometers
  • 1173.769 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
  • 1351.886 miles
  • 2175.649 kilometers
  • 1174.757 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 Sierra Vista to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Kelowna generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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