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How far is Moline, IL, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Moline (MLI) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 48 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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688
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Distance from Ottawa to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 792.099 miles
  • 1274.759 kilometers
  • 688.315 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
  • 790.285 miles
  • 1271.840 kilometers
  • 686.739 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Moline generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W