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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 3992 miles / 6424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 36 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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2588
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4165
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2249
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Distance from Ottawa to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2588.094 miles
  • 4165.134 kilometers
  • 2248.993 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
  • 2581.230 miles
  • 4154.087 kilometers
  • 2243.028 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 Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Fort Mcpherson generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Fort Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W