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How far is Charlottetown from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Charlottetown (Charlottetown Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Charlottetown (YYG) is 769 miles / 1238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Charlottetown Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Charlottetown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 609.110 miles
  • 980.268 kilometers
  • 529.302 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
  • 607.406 miles
  • 977.524 kilometers
  • 527.821 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 Charlottetown?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Charlottetown Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Charlottetown generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Charlottetown

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

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 Charlottetown Airport
City: Charlottetown
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYG
ICAO Code: CYYG
Coordinates: 46°17′24″N, 63°7′15″W