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How far is Kelowna from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 40 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 984.003 miles
  • 1583.599 kilometers
  • 855.075 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
  • 980.974 miles
  • 1578.725 kilometers
  • 852.443 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 Winnipeg to Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Kelowna generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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