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How far is Medicine Hat from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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562
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905
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488
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Distance from Lopez to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.082 miles
  • 904.584 kilometers
  • 488.436 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
  • 560.432 miles
  • 901.928 kilometers
  • 487.002 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 Lopez to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Lopez to Medicine Hat generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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