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How far is Arcata, CA, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1989 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Arcata (ACV) is 3008 miles / 4841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 54 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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1989
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3202
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1729
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Distance from McGrath to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.392 miles
  • 3201.616 kilometers
  • 1728.734 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
  • 1986.083 miles
  • 3196.291 kilometers
  • 1725.859 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 McGrath to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from McGrath to Arcata generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W