Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Edmonton from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1775 miles / 2857 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) is 2133 miles / 3433 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

Distance arrow
1775
Miles
Distance arrow
2857
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1543
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Ottawa to Edmonton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Edmonton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1775.417 miles
  • 2857.257 kilometers
  • 1542.795 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1770.520 miles
  • 2849.375 kilometers
  • 1538.540 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Edmonton generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Edmonton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W

Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG)

Air Canada
WestJet