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How far is Columbus, OH, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers / 1645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Columbus (CMH) is 2314 miles / 3724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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3047
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Distance from Kelowna to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.127 miles
  • 3046.692 kilometers
  • 1645.082 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
  • 1888.703 miles
  • 3039.572 kilometers
  • 1641.238 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Columbus generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W