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How far is Arctic Bay from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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1685
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Distance from Ottawa to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.419 miles
  • 3121.192 kilometers
  • 1685.309 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
  • 1935.982 miles
  • 3115.662 kilometers
  • 1682.323 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 Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Arctic Bay generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Arctic Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).

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 Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W