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How far is Thunder Bay from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 2639 miles / 4246 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 3295 miles / 5303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 47 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.651 miles
  • 4246.497 kilometers
  • 2292.925 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
  • 2630.592 miles
  • 4233.528 kilometers
  • 2285.922 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from McGrath to Thunder Bay generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W