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How far is Houston, TX, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Houston (IAH) is 2039 miles / 3282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 30 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1598
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2572
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1389
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1598.016 miles
  • 2571.758 kilometers
  • 1388.638 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
  • 1598.727 miles
  • 2572.902 kilometers
  • 1389.256 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Houston generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W