DTW
Detroit
United States
2,265 km
1,408 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
2,265 km
1,408 mi / 1,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW YXH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code DTW YXH
ICAO Code KDTW CYXH
City Detroit Medicine Hat
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/New_York America/Edmonton
Elevation 645 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 50.020000, -110.720000

Detroit (DTW) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 2,265 kilometers (1,408 miles / 1,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Detroit, it's 17:12 in Medicine Hat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,707 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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