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How far is Gillam from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 1123 miles / 1807 kilometers / 976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Gillam (YGX) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 58 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1122.806 miles
  • 1806.981 kilometers
  • 975.691 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
  • 1120.693 miles
  • 1803.580 kilometers
  • 973.855 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Gillam Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Gillam generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W