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How far is New York, NY, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (JFK) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 54 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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337
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543
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293
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Distance from Ottawa to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 337.116 miles
  • 542.535 kilometers
  • 292.946 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
  • 337.330 miles
  • 542.880 kilometers
  • 293.132 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and New York?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and New York.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

On average, flying from Ottawa to New York generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 165 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W