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How far is McGrath, AK, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3255 miles / 5238 kilometers / 2828 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to McGrath (MCG) is 4131 miles / 6649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 11 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – McGrath Airport

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3255
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Distance from Buffalo to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3254.548 miles
  • 5237.687 kilometers
  • 2828.125 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
  • 3245.592 miles
  • 5223.274 kilometers
  • 2820.342 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 Buffalo to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Buffalo to McGrath generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 804 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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