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How far is Richmond, VA, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Richmond (RIC) is 2797 miles / 4502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 48 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2238
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3602
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1945
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Distance from Kelowna to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2238.272 miles
  • 3602.150 kilometers
  • 1945.005 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
  • 2233.377 miles
  • 3594.272 kilometers
  • 1940.752 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Richmond generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W