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How far is Brest from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 3257 miles / 5241 kilometers / 2830 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3256.526 miles
  • 5240.870 kilometers
  • 2829.843 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
  • 3247.152 miles
  • 5225.785 kilometers
  • 2821.698 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 Ottawa to Brest?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Brest generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W