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How far is Medicine Hat from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1895 miles / 3049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 21 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1651.585 miles
  • 2657.968 kilometers
  • 1435.188 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
  • 1646.917 miles
  • 2650.456 kilometers
  • 1431.132 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 Ottawa to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Medicine Hat generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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