How far is Ottawa from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2591 miles / 4170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.484 miles
- 3541.335 kilometers
- 1912.168 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- 2194.200 miles
- 3531.223 kilometers
- 1906.708 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 Seattle to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Ottawa?
The time difference between Seattle and Ottawa is 3 hours. Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Seattle to Ottawa generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |