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How far is Kelowna from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 48 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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2238
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3602
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1945
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Distance from Richmond to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2238.272 miles
  • 3602.150 kilometers
  • 1945.005 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
  • 2233.377 miles
  • 3594.272 kilometers
  • 1940.752 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 Richmond to Kelowna?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Richmond to Kelowna generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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