How far is Ottawa from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2845 miles / 4578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 13 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2365.673 miles
- 3807.182 kilometers
- 2055.714 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- 2361.203 miles
- 3799.988 kilometers
- 2051.829 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 San Diego to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ottawa?
The time difference between San Diego and Ottawa is 3 hours. Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from San Diego to Ottawa generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |