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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Great Falls (GTF) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 403.767 miles
  • 649.800 kilometers
  • 350.864 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
  • 402.765 miles
  • 648.187 kilometers
  • 349.993 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Great Falls generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W