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How far is Ottawa from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 857 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1086 miles / 1747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 857.267 miles
  • 1379.637 kilometers
  • 744.944 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
  • 854.873 miles
  • 1375.784 kilometers
  • 742.864 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 Minneapolis to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Ottawa generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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