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How far is Ottawa from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers / 1435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1651.585 miles
  • 2657.968 kilometers
  • 1435.188 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
  • 1646.917 miles
  • 2650.456 kilometers
  • 1431.132 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Ottawa generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W