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How far is Ottawa from Victoria?

The distance between Victoria (Victoria International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2232 miles / 3592 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria (YYJ) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2706 miles / 4355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 2 minutes.

Victoria International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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2232
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1940
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Distance from Victoria to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2232.091 miles
  • 3592.202 kilometers
  • 1939.634 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
  • 2225.683 miles
  • 3581.889 kilometers
  • 1934.065 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 Victoria to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Victoria to Ottawa generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria to Ottawa

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

Airport information

Origin Victoria International Airport
City: Victoria
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYJ
ICAO Code: CYYJ
Coordinates: 48°38′48″N, 123°25′33″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