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How far is Prince Rupert from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Prince Rupert (YPR) is 3020 miles / 4860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 40 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Prince Rupert Airport

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2138
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Distance from Ottawa to Prince Rupert

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.134 miles
  • 3959.202 kilometers
  • 2137.798 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
  • 2453.045 miles
  • 3947.794 kilometers
  • 2131.638 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 Prince Rupert?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Prince Rupert Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Prince Rupert generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 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 Prince Rupert

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Prince Rupert Airport (YPR).

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 Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W