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How far is Red Lake from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Red Lake (YRL) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 53 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Red Lake Airport

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923
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1486
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802
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Distance from Ottawa to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 923.281 miles
  • 1485.877 kilometers
  • 802.309 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
  • 921.045 miles
  • 1482.278 kilometers
  • 800.366 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Red Lake Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Red Lake generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Red Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Red Lake Airport (YRL).

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W