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How far is McGrath, AK, from Fargo, ND?

The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to McGrath (MCG) is 3047 miles / 4903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 4 minutes.

Hector International Airport – McGrath Airport

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2478
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3988
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2153
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Distance from Fargo to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2477.992 miles
  • 3987.941 kilometers
  • 2153.316 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
  • 2470.856 miles
  • 3976.458 kilometers
  • 2147.116 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 Fargo to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Fargo to McGrath generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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