How far is Fort McMurray from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 2313 miles / 3722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1711.485 miles
- 2754.369 kilometers
- 1487.240 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- 1707.094 miles
- 2747.301 kilometers
- 1483.424 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort McMurray generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 427 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
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 | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |