How far is Kelowna from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 785 miles / 1264 kilometers / 682 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Kelowna (YLW) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 14 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 785.109 miles
- 1263.510 kilometers
- 682.241 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- 785.596 miles
- 1264.295 kilometers
- 682.665 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 Sacramento to Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Kelowna?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Kelowna generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |