How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 857 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1086 miles / 1748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 857.267 miles
- 1379.637 kilometers
- 744.944 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- 854.873 miles
- 1375.784 kilometers
- 742.864 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Minneapolis?
The time difference between Ottawa and Minneapolis is 1 hour. Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Minneapolis generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |