How far is Seattle, WA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Seattle (SEA) is 2590 miles / 4169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.484 miles
- 3541.335 kilometers
- 1912.168 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- 2194.200 miles
- 3531.223 kilometers
- 1906.708 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Seattle?
The time difference between Ottawa and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Seattle generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |