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How far is Ottawa from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1057 miles / 1701 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1267 miles / 2039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 13 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1057
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919
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Distance from Kansas City to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1057.263 miles
  • 1701.500 kilometers
  • 918.736 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
  • 1055.083 miles
  • 1697.991 kilometers
  • 916.842 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 Kansas City to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Ottawa generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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