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How far is Ottawa from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 14 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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3687
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Distance from Palm Springs to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2291.218 miles
  • 3687.359 kilometers
  • 1991.014 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
  • 2286.659 miles
  • 3680.021 kilometers
  • 1987.052 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 Palm Springs to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Ottawa generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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