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How far is Fargo, ND, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fargo (FAR) is 1163 miles / 1871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 14 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Hector International Airport

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1018
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1639
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885
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Distance from Ottawa to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1018.475 miles
  • 1639.076 kilometers
  • 885.030 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
  • 1015.604 miles
  • 1634.457 kilometers
  • 882.536 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Hector International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Fargo generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W