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How far is Kona, HI, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2895 miles / 4659 kilometers / 2516 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2894.851 miles
  • 4658.811 kilometers
  • 2515.556 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
  • 2895.166 miles
  • 4659.318 kilometers
  • 2515.830 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Kona generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W