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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1617 miles / 2603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 44 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.172 miles
  • 2040.925 kilometers
  • 1102.011 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
  • 1264.755 miles
  • 2035.427 kilometers
  • 1099.042 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Minneapolis generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W