How far is San Jose, CA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2433 miles / 3915 kilometers / 2114 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to San Jose (SJC) is 2927 miles / 4710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 2 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2432.683 miles
- 3915.024 kilometers
- 2113.944 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- 2426.897 miles
- 3905.712 kilometers
- 2108.916 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
The time difference between Ottawa and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Ottawa to San Jose generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |