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How far is Gander from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2827 miles / 4550 kilometers / 2457 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Gander (YQX) is 4615 miles / 7427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 20 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Gander International Airport

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2827
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4550
Kilometers
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2457
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 51 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
314 kg

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Distance from Kelowna to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2827.008 miles
  • 4549.629 kilometers
  • 2456.603 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
  • 2818.405 miles
  • 4535.784 kilometers
  • 2449.127 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Gander International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Gander generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 691 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W