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How far is Kelowna from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1016 miles / 1635 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1264 miles / 2035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 35 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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883
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Distance from Grand Forks to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.042 miles
  • 1635.161 kilometers
  • 882.916 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
  • 1013.028 miles
  • 1630.310 kilometers
  • 880.297 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 Grand Forks to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Kelowna generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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