How far is Yellowknife from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1931 miles / 3107 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 3039 miles / 4891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 47 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1930.675 miles
- 3107.120 kilometers
- 1677.711 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- 1926.064 miles
- 3099.700 kilometers
- 1673.704 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Yellowknife?
The time difference between Ottawa and Yellowknife is 2 hours. Yellowknife is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Yellowknife (YZF)
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