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How far is Erie, PA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Erie (ERI) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Erie International Airport

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318
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Distance from Ottawa to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.718 miles
  • 511.318 kilometers
  • 276.090 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
  • 317.410 miles
  • 510.821 kilometers
  • 275.821 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Erie International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Erie?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Erie.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Erie generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W