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How far is Vancouver from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 428 miles / 688 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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428
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Distance from Calgary to Vancouver

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 427.699 miles
  • 688.315 kilometers
  • 371.661 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
  • 426.491 miles
  • 686.371 kilometers
  • 370.611 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 Calgary to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Calgary to Vancouver generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W
Destination Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Calgary (YYC) to Vancouver (YVR)

Air Canada
Air Transat
WestJet