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How far is Dawson Creek from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 402 miles / 646 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 677 miles / 1089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 17 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 401.514 miles
  • 646.174 kilometers
  • 348.906 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
  • 401.189 miles
  • 645.652 kilometers
  • 348.624 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Dawson Creek generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W