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How far is Medicine Hat from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 13 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.591 miles
  • 2868.802 kilometers
  • 1549.029 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
  • 1784.566 miles
  • 2871.981 kilometers
  • 1550.746 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 Harlingen to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Medicine Hat generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Medicine Hat

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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