Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Vancouver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Vancouver?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Vancouver is 2199 miles (3539 km) as the crow flies. Vancouver is located WNW of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2723.9 miles, taking about 52h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 55min. Both are located in Canada — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in Ontario and Vancouver in British Columbia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and Vancouver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.