How far is Columbus, OH, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 520 miles / 836 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (CMH) is 654 miles / 1053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.659 miles
- 836.310 kilometers
- 451.571 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- 519.226 miles
- 835.612 kilometers
- 451.195 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Columbus generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |