Day trip from Kelowna to Burnaby
Burnaby lies 259 km (161 mi) west of Kelowna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Burnaby is a realistic day trip from Kelowna: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Kelowna | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 144,576 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
What to see in Burnaby
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch | 749,695 | 2018 |
| McGill Branch | 440,899 | 2018 |
| Tommy Douglas Branch | 387,327 | 2018 |
| Cameron Branch | 247,701 | 2018 |
The busiest is Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch at 749,695 visitors in 2018. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Burnaby
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Staying in Burnaby
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Kelowna?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, west of Kelowna; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kelowna to Burnaby by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kelowna and Burnaby?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.