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How far is Caen from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 3399 miles / 5470 kilometers / 2954 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3399.188 miles
  • 5470.464 kilometers
  • 2953.814 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
  • 3389.358 miles
  • 5454.642 kilometers
  • 2945.271 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Caen generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W