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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1057 miles / 1701 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1268 miles / 2040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1057.263 miles
  • 1701.500 kilometers
  • 918.736 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
  • 1055.083 miles
  • 1697.991 kilometers
  • 916.842 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Kansas City generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W