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How far is Churchill from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Churchill (Churchill Airport) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Churchill (YYQ) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 5 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Churchill Airport

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1179
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Distance from Kelowna to Churchill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.970 miles
  • 1897.368 kilometers
  • 1024.497 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
  • 1175.773 miles
  • 1892.223 kilometers
  • 1021.719 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 Churchill?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Churchill Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Churchill Airport (YYQ)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Churchill generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Churchill

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

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 Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″W