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How far is Kelowna from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2175 miles / 3500 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 44 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2175
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3500
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1890
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.867 miles
  • 3500.109 kilometers
  • 1889.908 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
  • 2169.800 miles
  • 3491.955 kilometers
  • 1885.505 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 Washington D.C. to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kelowna generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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