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How far is Cherbourg from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 3343 miles / 5381 kilometers / 2905 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3343.497 miles
  • 5380.837 kilometers
  • 2905.420 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
  • 3333.799 miles
  • 5365.230 kilometers
  • 2896.992 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Cherbourg generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W