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How far is Ottawa from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1550
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1549.736 miles
  • 2494.059 kilometers
  • 1346.684 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
  • 1546.166 miles
  • 2488.312 kilometers
  • 1343.581 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 Colorado Springs to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Ottawa generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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