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How far is Champaign, IL, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1655 miles / 2663 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Champaign (CMI) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 6 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.922 miles
  • 2663.339 kilometers
  • 1438.088 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
  • 1651.269 miles
  • 2657.460 kilometers
  • 1434.914 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Champaign generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W