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How far is Dawson Creek from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 2047 miles / 3295 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 2472 miles / 3978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 25 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Dawson Creek Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Dawson Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2047.186 miles
  • 3294.626 kilometers
  • 1778.956 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
  • 2041.530 miles
  • 3285.524 kilometers
  • 1774.041 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 Dawson Creek?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Dawson Creek generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Dawson Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).

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 Dawson Creek Airport
City: Dawson Creek
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDQ
ICAO Code: CYDQ
Coordinates: 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W