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How far is McGrath, AK, from Traverse City, MI?

The distance between Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2945 miles / 4739 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Traverse City (TVC) to McGrath (MCG) is 3752 miles / 6039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 36 minutes.

Cherry Capital Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Traverse City to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.859 miles
  • 4739.291 kilometers
  • 2559.013 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
  • 2936.541 miles
  • 4725.905 kilometers
  • 2551.784 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 Traverse City to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Cherry Capital Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Traverse City to McGrath generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Traverse City to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″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