How far is Columbia, SC, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 727 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbia (CAE) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 38 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 836.926 miles
- 1346.902 kilometers
- 727.269 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- 837.787 miles
- 1348.288 kilometers
- 728.017 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Columbia generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |