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How far is Kelowna from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 386 miles / 621 kilometers / 335 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Kelowna (YLW) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 385.575 miles
  • 620.523 kilometers
  • 335.056 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
  • 384.388 miles
  • 618.612 kilometers
  • 334.024 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Kelowna generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 180 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W