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How far is Ottawa from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Ottawa (YOW) is 3020 miles / 4861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 38 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.134 miles
  • 3959.202 kilometers
  • 2137.798 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
  • 2453.045 miles
  • 3947.794 kilometers
  • 2131.638 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 Prince Rupert to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Ottawa generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″W
Destination 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