How far is Ottawa from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Ottawa (YOW) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 13 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 653.145 miles
- 1051.135 kilometers
- 567.568 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- 651.701 miles
- 1048.811 kilometers
- 566.312 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 Chicago to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ottawa?
The time difference between Chicago and Ottawa is 1 hour. Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Ottawa generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |