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How far is Nain from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Nain (Nain Airport) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Nain (YDP) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 56 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Nain Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Nain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.780 miles
  • 1583.240 kilometers
  • 854.881 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
  • 982.339 miles
  • 1580.922 kilometers
  • 853.629 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 Nain?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Nain Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Nain Airport (YDP)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Nain generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Nain

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

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 Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″W