How far is Houston, TX, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1519 miles / 2444 kilometers / 1320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Houston (HOU) is 1783 miles / 2870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 0 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1518.540 miles
- 2443.853 kilometers
- 1319.575 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- 1518.218 miles
- 2443.336 kilometers
- 1319.296 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Houston?
The time difference between Ottawa and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Houston generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |