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How far is Ottawa from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 0 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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880
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1416
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765
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Distance from Goose Bay to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 879.805 miles
  • 1415.908 kilometers
  • 764.529 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
  • 878.124 miles
  • 1413.204 kilometers
  • 763.069 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 Goose Bay to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Ottawa generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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