How far is Whitehorse from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 3347 miles / 5386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 27 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Whitehorse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Whitehorse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2585.701 miles
- 4161.282 kilometers
- 2246.912 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- 2578.436 miles
- 4149.591 kilometers
- 2240.600 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 Whitehorse?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Whitehorse?
The time difference between Ottawa and Whitehorse is 3 hours. Whitehorse is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Whitehorse generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Whitehorse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
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 | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |