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How far is Columbia, SC, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Columbia (CAE) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 43 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1865
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3002
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1621
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1865.364 miles
  • 3002.012 kilometers
  • 1620.957 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
  • 1862.959 miles
  • 2998.142 kilometers
  • 1618.867 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Columbia generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W