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How far is Vancouver from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 562 miles / 904 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Vancouver (YVR) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.976 miles
  • 904.412 kilometers
  • 488.344 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
  • 560.273 miles
  • 901.672 kilometers
  • 486.864 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 Vancouver?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Vancouver 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W