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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 223 miles / 359 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 48 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 223.287 miles
  • 359.346 kilometers
  • 194.031 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
  • 223.036 miles
  • 358.942 kilometers
  • 193.813 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Niagara Falls?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Niagara Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Niagara Falls generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W