How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers / 2068 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2800 miles / 4506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 20 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2379.323 miles
- 3829.149 kilometers
- 2067.575 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- 2374.476 miles
- 3821.349 kilometers
- 2063.364 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Ottawa and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |