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How far is Vancouver from Kitchener?

The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers / 1788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 41 minutes.

Region of Waterloo International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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1788
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Distance from Kitchener to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2057.456 miles
  • 3311.155 kilometers
  • 1787.881 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
  • 2051.808 miles
  • 3302.064 kilometers
  • 1782.972 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Kitchener to Vancouver generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W