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How far is Victoria from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Victoria (Victoria Inner Harbour Airport) is 2234 miles / 3595 kilometers / 1941 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Victoria (YWH) is 2693 miles / 4334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 40 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Victoria Inner Harbour Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Victoria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2233.782 miles
  • 3594.924 kilometers
  • 1941.104 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
  • 2227.374 miles
  • 3584.612 kilometers
  • 1935.535 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 Victoria?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Victoria generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 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 Victoria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).

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 Victoria Inner Harbour Airport
City: Victoria
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWH
ICAO Code: CYWH
Coordinates: 48°25′29″N, 123°23′19″W