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How far is McGrath, AK, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2534 miles / 4078 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to McGrath (MCG) is 3162 miles / 5088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 58 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2534
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4078
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2202
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Distance from Scottsbluff to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2534.173 miles
  • 4078.356 kilometers
  • 2202.136 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
  • 2528.238 miles
  • 4068.804 kilometers
  • 2196.978 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 Scottsbluff to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to McGrath generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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