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How far is Culiacán from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1851 miles / 2980 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Culiacán (CUL) is 2394 miles / 3852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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1851
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2980
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1609
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Distance from Kelowna to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.455 miles
  • 2979.629 kilometers
  • 1608.871 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
  • 1853.967 miles
  • 2983.670 kilometers
  • 1611.053 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 Culiacán?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Culiacán generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Culiacán

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

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 Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W