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How far is Ottawa from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1005 miles / 1618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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837
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1347
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727
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Distance from Columbia to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 836.926 miles
  • 1346.902 kilometers
  • 727.269 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
  • 837.787 miles
  • 1348.288 kilometers
  • 728.017 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 Columbia to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Ottawa?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Ottawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Ottawa generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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