How far is San Diego, CA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to San Diego (SAN) is 2845 miles / 4579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 11 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2365.673 miles
- 3807.182 kilometers
- 2055.714 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- 2361.203 miles
- 3799.988 kilometers
- 2051.829 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Diego?
The time difference between Ottawa and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Ottawa to San Diego generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |