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How far is Vancouver from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2213 miles / 3562 kilometers / 1923 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2717 miles / 4372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 28 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2213.461 miles
  • 3562.219 kilometers
  • 1923.445 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
  • 2207.098 miles
  • 3551.980 kilometers
  • 1917.916 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Vancouver generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)

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