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How far is San Diego, CA, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2671 miles / 4299 kilometers / 2321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to San Diego (SAN) is 3811 miles / 6133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 57 minutes.

McGrath Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from McGrath to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2671.229 miles
  • 4298.926 kilometers
  • 2321.234 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
  • 2668.408 miles
  • 4294.386 kilometers
  • 2318.783 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from McGrath to San Diego generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 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 San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W