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How far is Ottawa from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2312 miles / 3721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1711
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1487
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.485 miles
  • 2754.369 kilometers
  • 1487.240 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
  • 1707.094 miles
  • 2747.301 kilometers
  • 1483.424 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 Fort McMurray to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Ottawa generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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