Distance between Osoyoos BC and Nelson BC

The distance from Osoyoos to Nelson is 263 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes and goes through Castlegar, Greenwood, Grand Forks, Rock Creek, Midway and Christina Lake.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Osoyoos 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
3 47 km, 33 min
Rock Creek 47 km 0:33 33 min 3.3 L
3 18 km, 13 min
Midway 66 km 0:47 47 min 4.8 L
3 18 km, 13 min
Greenwood 84 km 1:00 1 h 00 min 6.6 L
3 8 km, 06 min
Eholt 92 km 1:06 1 h 06 min 6.9 L
3 33 km, 23 min
Grand Forks 125 km 1:30 1 h 30 min 9.6 L
3 22 km, 16 min
Christina Lake 147 km 1:46 1 h 46 min 11.6 L
3 76 km, 51 min
Castlegar 223 km 2:37 2 h 37 min 17.4 L
3A 17 km, 12 min
Playmor Junction 239 km 2:50 2 h 50 min 19.0 L
3A 24 km, 17 min
Nelson 263 km 3:07 3 h 07 min 19.4 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Osoyoos to Nelson?

Fuel cost: 38.5 CAD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 263 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.83 CAD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Osoyoos to Nelson?

Driving time: 3 h 8 min

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

  • 198 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 2 h 11 min
  • 42 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 31 min
  • 8 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 6 min
  • 4 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 4 min
  • 11 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 13 min

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

How far is Osoyoos to Nelson by land?

The distance between Osoyoos and Nelson is 263 km by road.

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

How far is Osoyoos to Nelson by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Osoyoos and Nelson is 166 km.

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 Osoyoos and Nelson respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Osoyoos from Nelson by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 12 min to cover the distance of 166 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 45 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

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 Osoyoos to Nelson?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 41 min to cover the distance of 166 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 47 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

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 Osoyoos and Nelson?

The halfway point between Osoyoos and Nelson is Grand Forks. It is located about 7 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Grand Forks to Osoyoos is 125 km and driving will take about 1 h 30 min. The road between Grand Forks and Nelson has length 138 km and will take approximately 1 h 38 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Christina Lake is in 147 km from Osoyoos and 116 km from Nelson
  • Eholt is in 92 km from Osoyoos and 171 km from Nelson

Where is Osoyoos in relation to Nelson?

Osoyoos is located 166 km west of Nelson.

Osoyoos has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.03333, longitude -119.46667.

Nelson has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.49489, longitude -117.29004.

Which highway goes from Osoyoos to Nelson?

The route from Osoyoos to Nelson follows 3.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 3A: 41 km
  • 6: 21 km
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