Distance between Kelowna BC and Nelson BC

The distance from Kelowna to Nelson is 347 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes and goes through Castlegar, Greenwood, Grand Forks, Rock Creek, Midway and Christina Lake.

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Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Kelowna 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
33 82 km, 57 min
Carmi 82 km 0:57 57 min 6.2 L
33 53 km, 37 min
Rock Creek 135 km 1:34 1 h 34 min 10.6 L
33 3 15 km, 10 min
Midway 150 km 1:45 1 h 45 min 11.6 L
3 18 km, 13 min
Greenwood 168 km 1:58 1 h 58 min 13.3 L
3 8 km, 06 min
Eholt 176 km 2:05 2 h 05 min 13.7 L
3 33 km, 23 min
Grand Forks 209 km 2:28 2 h 28 min 16.4 L
3 22 km, 16 min
Christina Lake 231 km 2:45 2 h 45 min 18.3 L
3 76 km, 51 min
Castlegar 307 km 3:36 3 h 36 min 24.1 L
3A 40 km, 30 min
Nelson 347 km 4:06 4 h 06 min 26.1 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Kelowna 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
33 82 km, 57 min
Carmi 82 km 0:57 57 min 6.2 L
33 53 km, 37 min
Rock Creek 135 km 1:34 1 h 34 min 10.6 L
33 3 15 km, 10 min
Midway 150 km 1:45 1 h 45 min 11.6 L
3 18 km, 13 min
Greenwood 168 km 1:58 1 h 58 min 13.3 L
3 8 km, 06 min
Eholt 176 km 2:05 2 h 05 min 13.7 L
3 33 km, 23 min
Grand Forks 209 km 2:28 2 h 28 min 16.4 L
3 22 km, 16 min
Christina Lake 231 km 2:45 2 h 45 min 18.3 L
3 76 km, 51 min
Castlegar 307 km 3:36 3 h 36 min 24.1 L
3A 17 km, 12 min
Playmor Junction 324 km 3:49 3 h 49 min 25.8 L
3A 24 km, 17 min
Nelson 347 km 4:06 4 h 06 min 26.1 L

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 51.1 CAD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 347 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.84 CAD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Kelowna to Nelson?

Driving time: 4 h 6 min

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

  • 276 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 3 h 3 min
  • 40 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 30 min
  • 10 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 8 min
  • 7 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 7 min
  • 13 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 16 min

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

How far is Kelowna to Nelson by land?

The distance between Kelowna and Nelson is 347 km by road.

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

How far is Kelowna to Nelson by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Kelowna and Nelson is 165 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 Kelowna and Nelson respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Kelowna from Nelson by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 12 min to cover the distance of 165 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 Kelowna to Nelson?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 41 min to cover the distance of 165 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 Kelowna and Nelson?

The halfway point between Kelowna and Nelson is Eholt. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Eholt to Kelowna is 176 km and driving will take about 2 h 5 min. The road between Eholt and Nelson has length 171 km and will take approximately 2 h 1 min.

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Where is Kelowna in relation to Nelson?

Kelowna is located 165 km west of Nelson.

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

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

Which highway goes from Kelowna to Nelson?

The route from Kelowna to Nelson follows 3, 33.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 3A: 41 km
  • 6: 21 km
  • 97: 4 km
The distance between Kelowna and Nelson is ranked 382nd in the ranking popularity.
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