How far is Kelowna from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 3409 miles / 5486 kilometers / 2962 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Kelowna (YLW) is 4496 miles / 7236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 13 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3408.920 miles
- 5486.124 kilometers
- 2962.270 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- 3413.054 miles
- 5492.779 kilometers
- 2965.863 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 San Jose to Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Kelowna?
The time difference between San Jose and Kelowna is 2 hours. Kelowna is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from San Jose to Kelowna generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |