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How far is Arua from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 6870 miles / 11056 kilometers / 5970 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6869.666 miles
  • 11055.656 kilometers
  • 5969.577 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
  • 6864.936 miles
  • 11048.044 kilometers
  • 5965.466 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Arua Airport is 13 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Arua generates about 837 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 837 kilograms equals 1 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Arua

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

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 Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E