Distance between Kelowna BC and Vancouver BC

The distance from Kelowna to Vancouver is 241 miles by road including 216 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes and goes through Merritt, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Coquitlam and Burnaby.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Kelowna 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
97 13 mi, 16 min
Peachland 13 mi 0:16 16 min 0.3 gal
97C 65 mi, 59 min
Merritt 78 mi 1:15 1 h 15 min 1.9 gal
5 73 mi, 1 h 05 min
Hope 150 mi 2:20 2 h 20 min 4.1 gal
1 27 mi, 25 min
Chilliwack 178 mi 2:46 2 h 46 min 4.8 gal
1 19 mi, 18 min
Abbotsford 197 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 5.3 gal
1 12 mi, 11 min
Gloucester 209 mi 3:16 3 h 16 min 5.9 gal
1 19 mi, 18 min
Coquitlam 227 mi 3:35 3 h 35 min 6.4 gal
1 6 mi, 06 min
Burnaby 233 mi 3:41 3 h 41 min 6.5 gal
1 8 mi, 12 min
Vancouver 241 mi 3:54 3 h 54 min 6.7 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Kelowna 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
97 13 mi, 16 min
Peachland 13 mi 0:16 16 min 0.3 gal
97C 65 mi, 59 min
Merritt 78 mi 1:15 1 h 15 min 1.9 gal
5 73 mi, 1 h 05 min
Hope 150 mi 2:20 2 h 20 min 4.1 gal
1 7 mi, 06 min
Laidlaw 158 mi 2:27 2 h 27 min 4.5 gal
1 20 mi, 19 min
Chilliwack 178 mi 2:46 2 h 46 min 4.8 gal
1 19 mi, 18 min
Abbotsford 197 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 5.3 gal
1 12 mi, 11 min
Gloucester 209 mi 3:16 3 h 16 min 5.9 gal
1 5 mi, 04 min
Forest Knolls 213 mi 3:21 3 h 21 min 6.0 gal
1 14 mi, 13 min
Coquitlam 227 mi 3:35 3 h 35 min 6.4 gal
1 6 mi, 06 min
Burnaby 233 mi 3:41 3 h 41 min 6.5 gal
1 8 mi, 12 min
Vancouver 241 mi 3:54 3 h 54 min 6.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Kelowna to Vancouver?

Fuel cost: 29 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 241.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 35.31 mpg) * (Fuel price 4.25 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Kelowna to Vancouver?

Driving time: 3 h 54 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 123 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 48 min
  • 74 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 h 11 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 14 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 15 min
  • 9 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 10 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 1 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 11 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Kelowna to Vancouver by land?

The distance between Kelowna and Vancouver is 241.1 mi by road including 215.6 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kelowna and Vancouver respectively.

How far is Kelowna to Vancouver by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kelowna and Vancouver is 167.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Kelowna and Vancouver respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Kelowna from Vancouver by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 20 min to cover the distance of 168 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Kelowna to Vancouver?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 7 min to cover the distance of 168 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Kelowna and Vancouver?

The halfway point between Kelowna and Vancouver is Hope. It is located about 30 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Hope to Kelowna is 150 mi and driving will take about 2 h 20 min. The road between Hope and Vancouver has length 91 mi and will take approximately 1 h 33 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Laidlaw is in 158 mi from Kelowna and 83 mi from Vancouver

Where is Kelowna in relation to Vancouver?

Kelowna is located 168 mi east of Vancouver.

Kelowna has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.88933, longitude -119.49829.

Vancouver has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.26243, longitude -123.11554.

Which highway goes from Kelowna to Vancouver?

The route from Kelowna to Vancouver follows 1, 5, 97C.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 5A: 15 mi
  • 97: 10 mi
  • 3: 4 mi
  • 7: 1 mi
The distance between Kelowna and Vancouver is ranked 131st in the ranking popularity.
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