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How far is Columbia, SC, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers / 1934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Columbia (CAE) is 2787 miles / 4486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 26 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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2226
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3582
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1934
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Distance from Kelowna to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2225.982 miles
  • 3582.371 kilometers
  • 1934.326 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
  • 2222.238 miles
  • 3576.345 kilometers
  • 1931.072 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Columbia generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 537 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W