How far is Fort Nelson from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 36 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 627.615 miles
- 1010.049 kilometers
- 545.383 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- 626.898 miles
- 1008.894 kilometers
- 544.759 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Fort Nelson?
There is no time difference between Kelowna and Fort Nelson.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Fort Nelson generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |