Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada is 12,767 kilometres (7,933 miles). This is the shortest possible distance between the two points on Earth's surface, calculated using the haversine formula based on precise latitude and longitude coordinates.
How long does it take to fly from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada?
At an average commercial jet speed of 900 km/h, the estimated flight time from Sydney to Kelowna is approximately 14.2 hours. This excludes takeoff, landing, taxi time, and potential layovers. Actual flight duration may vary depending on aircraft type, routing, weather conditions, and air traffic.
What is the time difference between Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada?
The time difference between Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada is -17h. Kelowna is -17h behind Sydney. This difference is important to consider when scheduling calls, meetings, or travel between the two cities.
Is the distance shown the same as driving distance?
No. The distance shown is the straight-line distance (also called "as the crow flies" or great-circle distance). Actual driving distance would be longer due to roads, terrain, and geographic obstacles. Flight routing may also differ from the straight-line path due to air traffic corridors, weather, and political airspace restrictions.
How accurate is this distance calculator?
Our calculator uses precise latitude and longitude coordinates from a database of over 150,000 cities worldwide and applies the haversine formula. This method is accurate to within a fraction of a percent for Earth-scale distances, making it suitable for travel planning, logistics, and general reference.
What are the coordinates of Sydney and Kelowna?
Sydney is located at approximately -33.86785000°N, 151.20732000°E. Kelowna is located at approximately 49.88307000°N, -119.48568000°E. These coordinates are used to calculate the precise great-circle distance between the two cities.