How far is Ottawa from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Ottawa (YOW) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 28 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 546.215 miles
- 879.047 kilometers
- 474.648 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- 546.818 miles
- 880.018 kilometers
- 475.172 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 Richmond to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Ottawa?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Richmond to Ottawa generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |