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How far is Windsor from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Windsor (Windsor International Airport) is 420 miles / 677 kilometers / 365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Windsor (YQG) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 0 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Windsor International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Windsor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 420.483 miles
  • 676.701 kilometers
  • 365.389 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
  • 419.708 miles
  • 675.454 kilometers
  • 364.716 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 Windsor?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Windsor International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Windsor?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Windsor.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Windsor International Airport (YQG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Windsor generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 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 Windsor

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

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 Windsor International Airport
City: Windsor
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQG
ICAO Code: CYQG
Coordinates: 42°16′32″N, 82°57′20″W