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How far is Churchill from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Churchill (Churchill Airport) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers / 1049 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Churchill (YYQ) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 33 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Churchill Airport

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1207
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1942
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1049
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Distance from Ottawa to Churchill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1206.595 miles
  • 1941.827 kilometers
  • 1048.502 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
  • 1204.570 miles
  • 1938.568 kilometers
  • 1046.743 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 Churchill?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Churchill Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Churchill Airport (YYQ)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Churchill generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Churchill

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

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 Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″W