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How far is Haines, AK, from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 1172 miles / 1885 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Haines (HNS) is 1635 miles / 2632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 57 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Haines Airport

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1172
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1885
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1018
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Distance from Medicine Hat to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.575 miles
  • 1885.468 kilometers
  • 1018.071 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
  • 1168.453 miles
  • 1880.443 kilometers
  • 1015.358 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Haines Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Haines generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Haines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Haines Airport (HNS).

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W