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How far is McGrath, AK, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers / 2272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to McGrath (MCG) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 57 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2615
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4209
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2272
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Distance from Brookings to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2615.108 miles
  • 4208.609 kilometers
  • 2272.467 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
  • 2608.132 miles
  • 4197.382 kilometers
  • 2266.405 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 Brookings to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Brookings to McGrath generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″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