How far is Houston, TX, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Houston (IAH) is 1762 miles / 2836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 31 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1502.917 miles
- 2418.710 kilometers
- 1305.999 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- 1502.498 miles
- 2418.036 kilometers
- 1305.635 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 20 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Houston generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |