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How far is McGrath, AK, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3151 miles / 5071 kilometers / 2738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to McGrath (MCG) is 3894 miles / 6266 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 30 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – McGrath Airport

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3151
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5071
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2738
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Distance from Detroit to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3151.282 miles
  • 5071.497 kilometers
  • 2738.389 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
  • 3142.906 miles
  • 5058.017 kilometers
  • 2731.111 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 Detroit to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Detroit to McGrath generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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