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How far is Wemindji from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1739 miles / 2799 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Wemindji (YNC) is 2714 miles / 4367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 11 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Wemindji Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.137 miles
  • 2798.869 kilometers
  • 1511.268 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
  • 1733.699 miles
  • 2790.119 kilometers
  • 1506.544 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Wemindji generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Wemindji

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Wemindji Airport (YNC).

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W