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How far is Columbus, OH, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1899 miles / 3055 kilometers / 1650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Columbus (LCK) is 2319 miles / 3732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 22 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1898.584 miles
  • 3055.476 kilometers
  • 1649.825 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
  • 1894.187 miles
  • 3048.399 kilometers
  • 1646.004 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Columbus generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W