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How far is Istanbul from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5861 miles / 9432 kilometers / 5093 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5860.692 miles
  • 9431.870 kilometers
  • 5092.802 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
  • 5845.020 miles
  • 9406.648 kilometers
  • 5079.184 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Istanbul generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Istanbul

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

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 Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E