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Flight Distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Minneapolis (MSP)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
YOWCYOW
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Great Circle Path
1,376 km855 miles • 743 NM
Destination Airport
KMSPMSP
Minneapolis, United States
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
Direct Distance
1,376 km
855 Statute Miles
743 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
2h 7m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
124 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
274° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
2h 7m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 0m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
3h 9m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇦 Canada→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Canadian citizens do not require a visa or ESTA for short-term US visits.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
- City / Country: Ottawa, Canada
- ICAO Code: CYOW
- Coordinates: 45.3225°, -75.6692°
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Elevation: 374 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
- City / Country: Minneapolis, United States
- ICAO Code: KMSP
- Coordinates: 44.8801°, -93.2217°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 841 ft
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