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How far is Columbia, MO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1536 miles / 2473 kilometers / 1335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Columbia (COU) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 27 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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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)
  • 1536.487 miles
  • 2472.737 kilometers
  • 1335.171 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
  • 1533.589 miles
  • 2468.072 kilometers
  • 1332.652 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Columbia generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W