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How far is Charleston, SC, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers / 2016 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Charleston (CHS) is 2886 miles / 4645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 16 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2320.269 miles
  • 3734.112 kilometers
  • 2016.259 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
  • 2316.567 miles
  • 3728.152 kilometers
  • 2013.041 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Charleston generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W