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

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3601 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to San Francisco (SFO) is 3253 miles / 5236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 55 minutes.

McGrath Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2237
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3601
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1944
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Distance from McGrath to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.250 miles
  • 3600.506 kilometers
  • 1944.117 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
  • 2234.186 miles
  • 3595.573 kilometers
  • 1941.454 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 Francisco?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from McGrath to San Francisco generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 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 Francisco

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

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 Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W