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How far is Washington D.C. from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1793.932 miles
  • 2887.054 kilometers
  • 1558.884 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
  • 1790.112 miles
  • 2880.906 kilometers
  • 1555.565 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Washington D.C. generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W