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How far is McGrath, AK, from Wrangell, AK?

The distance between Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wrangell (WRG) to McGrath (MCG) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 12 minutes.

Wrangell Airport – McGrath Airport

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920
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Distance from Wrangell to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 920.358 miles
  • 1481.172 kilometers
  • 799.769 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
  • 917.410 miles
  • 1476.428 kilometers
  • 797.207 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 Wrangell to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Wrangell Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wrangell and McGrath?

There is no time difference between Wrangell and McGrath.

Flight carbon footprint between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Wrangell to McGrath generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wrangell to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wrangell Airport (WRG) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″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