How far is Detroit, MI, from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3151 miles / 5071 kilometers / 2738 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Detroit (DTW) is 3946 miles / 6351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 35 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Detroit. 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 McGrath to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Detroit?
The time difference between McGrath and Detroit is 4 hours. Detroit is 4 hours ahead of McGrath.
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from McGrath to Detroit 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 McGrath to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |