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How far is McGrath, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3602 miles / 5797 kilometers / 3130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to McGrath (MCG) is 4490 miles / 7226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 51 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – McGrath Airport

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3602
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5797
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3130
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Distance from Richmond to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3602.267 miles
  • 5797.287 kilometers
  • 3130.284 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
  • 3593.753 miles
  • 5783.585 kilometers
  • 3122.886 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 Richmond to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Richmond to McGrath generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination 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