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How far is Kelowna from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1884 miles / 3031 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2357 miles / 3793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 25 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Kitchener to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1883.597 miles
  • 3031.355 kilometers
  • 1636.801 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
  • 1878.499 miles
  • 3023.151 kilometers
  • 1632.371 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 Kitchener to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Kelowna generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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