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How far is Grand Island, NE, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 2749 miles / 4425 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Grand Island (GRI) is 3396 miles / 5465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 7 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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2749
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4425
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2389
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Distance from McGrath to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2749.258 miles
  • 4424.502 kilometers
  • 2389.040 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
  • 2742.773 miles
  • 4414.065 kilometers
  • 2383.404 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from McGrath to Grand Island generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 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 Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W