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How far is Ottawa from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 182 miles / 293 kilometers / 158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa (YOW) is 245 miles / 395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 13 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 181.760 miles
  • 292.514 kilometers
  • 157.945 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
  • 181.701 miles
  • 292.419 kilometers
  • 157.894 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 Rochester to Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Ottawa?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Ottawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Rochester to Ottawa generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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