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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2371 miles / 3817 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2792 miles / 4493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 13 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Long Beach

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Long Beach. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2371.484 miles
  • 3816.534 kilometers
  • 2060.763 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
  • 2366.693 miles
  • 3808.824 kilometers
  • 2056.600 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Long Beach generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W