How far is Sacramento, CA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2365 miles / 3805 kilometers / 2055 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2809 miles / 4521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 53 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2364.507 miles
- 3805.305 kilometers
- 2054.700 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- 2358.685 miles
- 3795.935 kilometers
- 2049.641 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sacramento?
The time difference between Ottawa and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Sacramento generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 572 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |