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How far is Penticton from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) is 36 miles / 57 kilometers / 31 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Penticton (YYF) is 52 miles / 83 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 19 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Penticton Regional Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Penticton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 35.520 miles
  • 57.164 kilometers
  • 30.866 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
  • 35.503 miles
  • 57.136 kilometers
  • 30.851 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 Penticton?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Penticton Regional Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kelowna and Penticton?

There is no time difference between Kelowna and Penticton.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Penticton generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 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 Penticton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF).

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 Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″W