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How far is Ottawa from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1222 miles / 1966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 14 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1002.739 miles
  • 1613.753 kilometers
  • 871.357 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
  • 1002.896 miles
  • 1614.004 kilometers
  • 871.493 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 Birmingham to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Ottawa generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination 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