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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 8382 miles / 13490 kilometers / 7284 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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8382
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13490
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7284
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Flight time duration
16 h 22 min
CO2 emission
1 055 kg

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Distance from Ottawa to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8382.070 miles
  • 13489.635 kilometers
  • 7283.820 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
  • 8387.363 miles
  • 13498.153 kilometers
  • 7288.420 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 16 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Pietermaritzburg generates about 1 055 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 055 kilograms equals 2 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Pietermaritzburg

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

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E