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How far is Resolute Bay from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Resolute Bay (Resolute Bay Airport) is 2118 miles / 3408 kilometers / 1840 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Resolute Bay Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Resolute Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2117.622 miles
  • 3407.983 kilometers
  • 1840.164 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
  • 2113.450 miles
  • 3401.268 kilometers
  • 1836.538 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 Resolute Bay?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Resolute Bay Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Resolute Bay generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Resolute Bay

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

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 Resolute Bay Airport
City: Resolute Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRB
ICAO Code: CYRB
Coordinates: 74°43′0″N, 94°58′9″W