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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 2795 miles / 4498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 15 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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2291
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3687
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1991
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Distance from Ottawa to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2291.218 miles
  • 3687.359 kilometers
  • 1991.014 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
  • 2286.659 miles
  • 3680.021 kilometers
  • 1987.052 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Palm Springs generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W