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How far is Denver, CO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Denver (DEN) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 21 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Denver International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.878 miles
  • 1609.147 kilometers
  • 868.870 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
  • 998.737 miles
  • 1607.311 kilometers
  • 867.878 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Denver generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Denver

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

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 Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W