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How far is Sarnia from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 367 miles / 590 kilometers / 319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sarnia (YZR) is 439 miles / 706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 51 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Sarnia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 366.768 miles
  • 590.255 kilometers
  • 318.712 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
  • 366.005 miles
  • 589.028 kilometers
  • 318.050 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 Sarnia?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sarnia?

There is no time difference between Ottawa and Sarnia.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Sarnia generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Sarnia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

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 Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W