How far is Ottawa from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Ottawa (YOW) is 2816 miles / 4532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 3 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2374.396 miles
- 3821.220 kilometers
- 2063.294 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- 2368.522 miles
- 3811.767 kilometers
- 2058.190 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 Sacramento to Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Ottawa?
The time difference between Sacramento and Ottawa is 3 hours. Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Ottawa generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |