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How far is Frankfurt from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 3729 miles / 6001 kilometers / 3240 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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6001
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3240
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Distance from Ottawa to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3728.696 miles
  • 6000.755 kilometers
  • 3240.149 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
  • 3717.857 miles
  • 5983.310 kilometers
  • 3230.729 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Frankfurt generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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Lufthansa