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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Raleigh (RDU) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 34 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1081
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584
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Distance from Ottawa to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 671.880 miles
  • 1081.286 kilometers
  • 583.848 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
  • 672.625 miles
  • 1082.485 kilometers
  • 584.495 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Raleigh generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W