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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 510 miles / 821 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Bismarck (BIS) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 8 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 510.308 miles
  • 821.261 kilometers
  • 443.445 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
  • 509.075 miles
  • 819.277 kilometers
  • 442.374 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 Medicine Hat to Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Bismarck generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W