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How far is Kelowna from Lethbridge?

The distance between Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lethbridge (YQL) to Kelowna (YLW) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 53 minutes.

Lethbridge Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Lethbridge to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 295.067 miles
  • 474.864 kilometers
  • 256.406 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
  • 294.166 miles
  • 473.414 kilometers
  • 255.623 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 Lethbridge to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Lethbridge Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lethbridge Airport (YQL) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Lethbridge to Kelowna generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lethbridge to Kelowna

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

Airport information

Origin Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″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