How far is Calgary from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Calgary International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Calgary
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Calgary. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1793.717 miles
- 2886.707 kilometers
- 1558.697 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- 1788.648 miles
- 2878.550 kilometers
- 1554.293 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 Calgary?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Calgary?
The time difference between Ottawa and Calgary is 2 hours. Calgary is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Calgary generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Calgary
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Calgary International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YYC |
| ICAO Code: | CYYC |
| Coordinates: | 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC)
| Air Canada |
| WestJet |