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How far is Medicine Hat from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2039 miles / 3282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 24 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1598
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2572
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1389
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Distance from Houston to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1598.016 miles
  • 2571.758 kilometers
  • 1388.638 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
  • 1598.727 miles
  • 2572.902 kilometers
  • 1389.256 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 Houston to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Houston to Medicine Hat generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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