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How far is Hamilton from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) is 258 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Hamilton (YHM) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 44 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Hamilton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 258.466 miles
  • 415.961 kilometers
  • 224.601 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
  • 258.051 miles
  • 415.292 kilometers
  • 224.240 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 Hamilton?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Hamilton?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Hamilton.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Hamilton generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 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 Hamilton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHM
ICAO Code: CYHM
Coordinates: 43°10′24″N, 79°56′5″W