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How far is McGrath, AK, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2907 miles / 4678 kilometers / 2526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to McGrath (MCG) is 3559 miles / 5727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 28 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2906.737 miles
  • 4677.939 kilometers
  • 2525.885 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
  • 2899.362 miles
  • 4666.071 kilometers
  • 2519.477 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 Cedar Rapids to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to McGrath generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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