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How far is Kitchener from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) is 1884 miles / 3031 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Kitchener (YKF) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 31 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Region of Waterloo International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Kitchener

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1883.597 miles
  • 3031.355 kilometers
  • 1636.801 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
  • 1878.499 miles
  • 3023.151 kilometers
  • 1632.371 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 Kitchener?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Region of Waterloo International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Kitchener generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Kitchener

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

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 Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W