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How far is Grand Junction, CO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Grand Junction (GJT) is 1232 miles / 1982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Grand Junction Regional Airport

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918
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1478
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798
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Distance from Kelowna to Grand Junction

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.128 miles
  • 1477.584 kilometers
  • 797.831 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
  • 917.675 miles
  • 1476.855 kilometers
  • 797.438 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 Grand Junction?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Grand Junction Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Grand Junction generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Grand Junction

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT).

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 Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″W