How far is Ottawa from Calgary?
The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 47 minutes.
Calgary International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Calgary to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1793.717 miles
- 2886.707 kilometers
- 1558.697 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- 1788.648 miles
- 2878.550 kilometers
- 1554.293 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 Calgary to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Calgary and Ottawa?
The time difference between Calgary and Ottawa is 2 hours. Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Calgary to Ottawa generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Calgary International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYC |
| ICAO Code: | CYYC |
| Coordinates: | 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W |
| Destination | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
Airlines flying from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW)
| Air Canada |
| WestJet |