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How far is Winnipeg from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers / 914 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Winnipeg (YWG) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

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1052
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1693
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Distance from Ottawa to Winnipeg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.997 miles
  • 1693.025 kilometers
  • 914.161 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
  • 1049.195 miles
  • 1688.515 kilometers
  • 911.725 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 Winnipeg?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Winnipeg generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Winnipeg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).

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 Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″W

Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Winnipeg (YWG)

Air Canada
WestJet