How far is Columbia, MO, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 960 miles / 1544 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbia (COU) is 1149 miles / 1849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 14 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 959.656 miles
- 1544.417 kilometers
- 833.919 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- 957.923 miles
- 1541.628 kilometers
- 832.413 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 Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Columbia?
The time difference between Ottawa and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Columbia generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |