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How far is Kelowna from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 572 miles / 921 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Kelowna (YLW) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 572.429 miles
  • 921.235 kilometers
  • 497.427 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
  • 571.459 miles
  • 919.674 kilometers
  • 496.584 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 Fort McMurray to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Kelowna generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W
Destination 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