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How far is Kelowna from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2784 miles / 4481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1948
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Distance from Raleigh to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2241.598 miles
  • 3607.502 kilometers
  • 1947.896 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
  • 2237.163 miles
  • 3600.365 kilometers
  • 1944.042 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 Raleigh to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kelowna generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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