How far is Ottawa from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 655 miles / 1053 kilometers / 569 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa (YOW) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 654.544 miles
- 1053.386 kilometers
- 568.783 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- 653.056 miles
- 1050.992 kilometers
- 567.490 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 Chicago to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ottawa?
The time difference between Chicago and Ottawa is 1 hour. Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Ottawa generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa (YOW)
| Air Canada |
| United Airlines |