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

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

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to McGrath (MCG) is 3805 miles / 6123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 55 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – McGrath Airport

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2671
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4299
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2321
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Distance from San Diego to McGrath

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to McGrath. 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 San Diego to McGrath?

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

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

On average, flying from San Diego to McGrath 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 San Diego to McGrath

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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