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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1055 miles / 1698 kilometers / 917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 46 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1698
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917
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Distance from Kelowna to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1055.005 miles
  • 1697.865 kilometers
  • 916.774 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
  • 1054.033 miles
  • 1696.302 kilometers
  • 915.930 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Colorado Springs generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W