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How far is Ottawa from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 36 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1022
Miles
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1645
Kilometers
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888
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
152 kg

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Distance from Gander to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1021.992 miles
  • 1644.737 kilometers
  • 888.087 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
  • 1019.204 miles
  • 1640.251 kilometers
  • 885.664 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 Gander to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Gander to Ottawa generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Ottawa

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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