How far is Detroit, MI, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 440 miles / 708 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DTW) is 516 miles / 831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 35 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 440.078 miles
- 708.237 kilometers
- 382.417 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- 439.249 miles
- 706.903 kilometers
- 381.697 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 Ottawa to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Detroit generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |