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How far is Seattle, WA, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 219 miles / 352 kilometers / 190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Seattle (SEA) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 219.011 miles
  • 352.464 kilometers
  • 190.315 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
  • 218.754 miles
  • 352.050 kilometers
  • 190.092 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Seattle?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Seattle generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W

Airlines flying from Kelowna (YLW) to Seattle (SEA)

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