How far is Boston, MA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 310 miles / 499 kilometers / 269 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Boston (BOS) is 433 miles / 697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 45 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 309.783 miles
- 498.548 kilometers
- 269.194 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- 309.411 miles
- 497.949 kilometers
- 268.871 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 Ottawa to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Logan International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Boston?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Boston generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Boston (BOS)
| Air Canada |
| United Airlines |