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How far is Ottawa from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1762 miles / 2836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1503
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2419
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1306
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Distance from Houston to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1502.917 miles
  • 2418.710 kilometers
  • 1305.999 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
  • 1502.498 miles
  • 2418.036 kilometers
  • 1305.635 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 Houston to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Houston to Ottawa generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination 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