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How far is Smithers from Medicine Hat?

The distance between Medicine Hat (Medicine Hat Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Smithers (YYD) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 33 minutes.

Medicine Hat Airport – Smithers Airport

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Distance from Medicine Hat to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.671 miles
  • 1237.057 kilometers
  • 667.957 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
  • 766.558 miles
  • 1233.655 kilometers
  • 666.120 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Medicine Hat Airport to Smithers Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Medicine Hat to Smithers generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Smithers

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

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 Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W