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How far is Lethbridge from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 16 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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1746
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2810
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1517
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Distance from Ottawa to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.972 miles
  • 2809.870 kilometers
  • 1517.208 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
  • 1741.007 miles
  • 2801.880 kilometers
  • 1512.894 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 Lethbridge?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lethbridge 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 Lethbridge

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

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W