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

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

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 4 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Grand Forks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Grand Forks. 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 McGrath to Grand Forks?

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

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

On average, flying from McGrath to Grand Forks 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 McGrath to Grand Forks

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

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 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