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How far is McGrath, AK, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2848 miles / 4584 kilometers / 2475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to McGrath (MCG) is 3492 miles / 5620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 11 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to McGrath

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waterloo to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2848.388 miles
  • 4584.036 kilometers
  • 2475.181 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
  • 2841.031 miles
  • 4572.196 kilometers
  • 2468.788 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 Waterloo to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Waterloo to McGrath generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W
Destination McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W