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How far is Broomfield, CO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Broomfield (BJC) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 7 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Broomfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 982.038 miles
  • 1580.436 kilometers
  • 853.367 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
  • 980.957 miles
  • 1578.698 kilometers
  • 852.429 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 Broomfield?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Broomfield generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Broomfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC).

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 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″W