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How far is Kelowna from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1233 miles / 1984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 37 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.128 miles
  • 1477.584 kilometers
  • 797.831 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
  • 917.675 miles
  • 1476.855 kilometers
  • 797.438 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 Junction to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Kelowna generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Junction to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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