How far is Sacramento, CA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2819 miles / 4536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 57 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2374.396 miles
- 3821.220 kilometers
- 2063.294 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- 2368.522 miles
- 3811.767 kilometers
- 2058.190 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 International Airport is 4 hours and 59 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Sacramento generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |