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How far is Lopez, WA, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Lopez (LPS) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 37 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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562
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905
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488
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.082 miles
  • 904.584 kilometers
  • 488.436 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
  • 560.432 miles
  • 901.928 kilometers
  • 487.002 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Lopez generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W