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How far is San Jose, CA, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 879 miles / 1414 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to San Jose (SJC) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 58 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 878.640 miles
  • 1414.034 kilometers
  • 763.517 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
  • 879.282 miles
  • 1415.067 kilometers
  • 764.075 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and San Jose?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and San Jose.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to San Jose generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W