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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1770 miles / 2848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1411.611 miles
  • 2271.767 kilometers
  • 1226.656 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
  • 1409.020 miles
  • 2267.597 kilometers
  • 1224.405 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Kansas City generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W