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How far is Medicine Hat from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Whistler to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.294 miles
  • 874.348 kilometers
  • 472.110 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
  • 541.618 miles
  • 871.650 kilometers
  • 470.653 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 Whistler to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Medicine Hat Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Whistler to Medicine Hat generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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