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How far is Quebec from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Quebec (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers / 199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Quebec (YQB) is 275 miles / 443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 41 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Quebec

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 229.218 miles
  • 368.891 kilometers
  • 199.185 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
  • 228.710 miles
  • 368.073 kilometers
  • 198.743 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 Quebec?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Quebec?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Quebec.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Quebec generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 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 Quebec

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).

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 Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
City: Quebec
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQB
ICAO Code: CYQB
Coordinates: 46°47′27″N, 71°23′35″W

Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Quebec (YQB)

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