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How far is Ottawa from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 5903 miles / 9501 kilometers / 5130 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5903.346 miles
  • 9500.515 kilometers
  • 5129.868 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
  • 5900.708 miles
  • 9496.269 kilometers
  • 5127.575 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 Yaoundé to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Ottawa generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E
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