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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1929 miles / 3105 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Wainwright (AIN) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 13 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1929
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3105
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1677
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Distance from Kelowna to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1929.465 miles
  • 3105.173 kilometers
  • 1676.660 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
  • 1924.311 miles
  • 3096.878 kilometers
  • 1672.180 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 Kelowna to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Wainwright generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Wainwright

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W