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How far is Bilbao from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 3482 miles / 5604 kilometers / 3026 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3481.950 miles
  • 5603.655 kilometers
  • 3025.731 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
  • 3472.426 miles
  • 5588.328 kilometers
  • 3017.456 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 7 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Bilbao generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W