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How far is Ottawa from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers / 1871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2753 miles / 4430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 18 minutes.

El Lencero Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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2153
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3465
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1871
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Distance from Xalapa to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2152.976 miles
  • 3464.878 kilometers
  • 1870.885 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
  • 2155.471 miles
  • 3468.894 kilometers
  • 1873.053 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 Xalapa to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Ottawa generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″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