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How far is McGrath, AK, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3047 miles / 4904 kilometers / 2648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to McGrath (MCG) is 3752 miles / 6038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 59 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3047.027 miles
  • 4903.714 kilometers
  • 2647.794 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
  • 3038.840 miles
  • 4890.539 kilometers
  • 2640.680 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 Rapids to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to McGrath generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 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 Rapids to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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