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How far is Lijiang from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 7469 miles / 12020 kilometers / 6490 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7469.113 miles
  • 12020.372 kilometers
  • 6490.482 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
  • 7455.332 miles
  • 11998.194 kilometers
  • 6478.507 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lijiang generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E