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How far is Lugano from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 5135 miles / 8264 kilometers / 4462 nautical miles.

Kelowna International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5135.213 miles
  • 8264.324 kilometers
  • 4462.378 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
  • 5120.362 miles
  • 8240.423 kilometers
  • 4449.473 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Lugano Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Lugano generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kelowna to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E