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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 694 miles / 1116 kilometers / 603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 34 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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603
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Distance from Kelowna to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 693.622 miles
  • 1116.277 kilometers
  • 602.741 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
  • 692.540 miles
  • 1114.535 kilometers
  • 601.801 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 Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Fort Chipewyan generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 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 Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W