How far is Fort McMurray from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 572 miles / 921 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 821 miles / 1321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 572.429 miles
- 921.235 kilometers
- 497.427 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- 571.459 miles
- 919.674 kilometers
- 496.584 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Fort McMurray generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |
| Destination | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |