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How far is Victoria from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Victoria (Victoria International Airport) is 2232 miles / 3592 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Victoria (YYJ) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 58 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Victoria International Airport

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2232
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3592
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1940
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Distance from Ottawa to Victoria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2232.091 miles
  • 3592.202 kilometers
  • 1939.634 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
  • 2225.683 miles
  • 3581.889 kilometers
  • 1934.065 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 Victoria?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Victoria generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Victoria

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

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 Victoria International Airport
City: Victoria
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYJ
ICAO Code: CYYJ
Coordinates: 48°38′48″N, 123°25′33″W