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How far is London from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3352 miles / 5394 kilometers / 2912 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3351.640 miles
  • 5393.942 kilometers
  • 2912.496 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
  • 3341.841 miles
  • 5378.172 kilometers
  • 2903.980 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Ottawa to London generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 830 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W