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How far is Ixtapa from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers / 2123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 3048 miles / 4905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 49 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2442.688 miles
  • 3931.125 kilometers
  • 2122.638 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
  • 2446.696 miles
  • 3937.575 kilometers
  • 2126.121 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Ixtapa generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 592 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W