How far is San Jose from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 2487 miles / 4003 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to San Jose (SYQ) is 4123 miles / 6635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 58 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2487.134 miles
- 4002.653 kilometers
- 2161.260 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- 2494.724 miles
- 4014.870 kilometers
- 2167.856 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
The time difference between Ottawa and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)
On average, flying from Ottawa to San Jose generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
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 | Tobías Bolaños International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SYQ |
| ICAO Code: | MRPV |
| Coordinates: | 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W |