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How far is Medicine Hat from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 2271 miles / 3654 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 18 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Wales to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2270.546 miles
  • 3654.089 kilometers
  • 1973.050 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
  • 2263.628 miles
  • 3642.956 kilometers
  • 1967.039 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 Wales to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Medicine Hat Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Wales to Medicine Hat generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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