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How far is Medicine Hat from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2144 miles / 3450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 49 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Medicine Hat

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Medicine Hat. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1793.932 miles
  • 2887.054 kilometers
  • 1558.884 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
  • 1790.112 miles
  • 2880.906 kilometers
  • 1555.565 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 Washington D.C. to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Medicine Hat generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Medicine Hat Airport
City: Medicine Hat
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXH
ICAO Code: CYXH
Coordinates: 50°1′8″N, 110°43′15″W