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How far is McGrath, AK, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to McGrath (MCG) is 2951 miles / 4749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 3 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – McGrath Airport

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2098
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Distance from Grand Forks to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.038 miles
  • 3885.018 kilometers
  • 2097.742 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
  • 2406.903 miles
  • 3873.535 kilometers
  • 2091.541 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 Grand Forks to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to McGrath generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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