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How far is Gander from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Gander (YQX) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 36 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Gander International Airport

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1022
Miles
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1645
Kilometers
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888
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
152 kg

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Distance from Ottawa to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1021.992 miles
  • 1644.737 kilometers
  • 888.087 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
  • 1019.204 miles
  • 1640.251 kilometers
  • 885.664 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Gander generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W