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How far is Ottawa from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2435 miles / 3919 kilometers / 2116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2899 miles / 4665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2435.356 miles
  • 3919.326 kilometers
  • 2116.267 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
  • 2429.493 miles
  • 3909.890 kilometers
  • 2111.172 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 Oakland to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Oakland to Ottawa generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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