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How far is Golfito from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 2565 miles / 4127 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Golfito (GLF) is 4242 miles / 6827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 29 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Golfito Airport

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2565
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4127
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Distance from Ottawa to Golfito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2564.698 miles
  • 4127.481 kilometers
  • 2228.662 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
  • 2572.848 miles
  • 4140.597 kilometers
  • 2235.744 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 Golfito?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Golfito Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Golfito Airport (GLF)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Golfito generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 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 Golfito

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

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 Golfito Airport
City: Golfito
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: GLF
ICAO Code: MRGF
Coordinates: 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W