How far is Cat Lake from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 1264 miles / 2034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 14 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Cat Lake Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Cat Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 860.713 miles
- 1385.183 kilometers
- 747.939 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- 858.808 miles
- 1382.118 kilometers
- 746.284 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 Cat Lake?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Cat Lake?
The time difference between Ottawa and Cat Lake is 1 hour. Cat Lake is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Cat Lake generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Cat Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).
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 | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |