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How far is Ottawa from Fort Chipewyan?

The distance between Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1744 miles / 2806 kilometers / 1515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2487 miles / 4003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 31 minutes.

Fort Chipewyan Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Fort Chipewyan to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1743.657 miles
  • 2806.144 kilometers
  • 1515.196 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
  • 1739.375 miles
  • 2799.253 kilometers
  • 1511.476 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 Fort Chipewyan to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Fort Chipewyan Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Fort Chipewyan to Ottawa generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Chipewyan to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W
Destination 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