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How far is Kelowna from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1673 miles / 2693 kilometers / 1454 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2063 miles / 3320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 58 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1673.210 miles
  • 2692.771 kilometers
  • 1453.980 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
  • 1668.867 miles
  • 2685.781 kilometers
  • 1450.206 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 Rapids to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Kelowna generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Rapids to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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