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How far is Kelowna from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 5365 miles / 8635 kilometers / 4662 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5365.250 miles
  • 8634.533 kilometers
  • 4662.275 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
  • 5350.981 miles
  • 8611.569 kilometers
  • 4649.875 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 Beijing to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 10 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Kelowna generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 632 kilograms equals 1 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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