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How far is Columbus, OH, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1523 miles / 2450 kilometers / 1323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Columbus (LCK) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1522.570 miles
  • 2450.338 kilometers
  • 1323.077 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
  • 1519.439 miles
  • 2445.301 kilometers
  • 1320.357 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Columbus generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W