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How far is Columbus, OH, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 530 miles / 854 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Columbus (LCK) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 2 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Rickenbacker 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)
  • 530.351 miles
  • 853.517 kilometers
  • 460.862 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
  • 529.941 miles
  • 852.858 kilometers
  • 460.506 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Columbus generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W