How far is Halifax from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ) is 808 miles / 1301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Halifax
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Halifax. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 594.947 miles
- 957.474 kilometers
- 516.995 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- 593.288 miles
- 954.805 kilometers
- 515.553 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 Halifax?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Halifax?
The time difference between Ottawa and Halifax is 1 hour. Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Halifax generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Halifax
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ)
| Air Canada |
| Porter Airlines |
| WestJet |