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YHM to VBG: distance & flight time
Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) → Lompoc (Vandenberg Air Force Base)
2,237 mi
3,600 km · 1,944 nm
4h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,237 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YHM — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport · Hamilton, Canada
- VBG — Vandenberg Air Force Base · Lompoc, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YHM
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport38 mi away
- DU9 · Dunnville Airport27 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport30 mi away
- YCM · Niagara District Airport38 mi away
Near VBG
- LPC · Lompoc Airport8 mi away
- SMX · Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field13 mi away
- SQA · Santa Ynez Airport30 mi away
- SBP · San Luis County Regional Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YHM from VBG?
The flight distance from Hamilton (YHM) to Lompoc (VBG) is 2,237 miles (3,600 km, 1,944 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YHM to VBG?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from YHM to VBG?
Nonstop service on YHM–VBG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hamilton and Lompoc?
Lompoc is 3 hours behind Hamilton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YHM to VBG?
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Why are some YHM to VBG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YHM–VBG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.