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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1744 miles / 2806 kilometers / 1515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 27 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1743.657 miles
  • 2806.144 kilometers
  • 1515.196 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
  • 1739.375 miles
  • 2799.253 kilometers
  • 1511.476 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Chipewyan generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W