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How far is Medicine Hat from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) is 1238 miles / 1993 kilometers / 1076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Medicine Hat (YXH) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Medicine Hat Airport

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1238
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Distance from San Diego to Medicine Hat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1238.183 miles
  • 1992.662 kilometers
  • 1075.951 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
  • 1239.329 miles
  • 1994.507 kilometers
  • 1076.947 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 San Diego to Medicine Hat?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Medicine Hat Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)

On average, flying from San Diego to Medicine Hat generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Medicine Hat

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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