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How far is McGrath, AK, from Brownsville, TX?

The distance between Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3651 miles / 5876 kilometers / 3173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brownsville (BRO) to McGrath (MCG) is 4468 miles / 7190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 56 minutes.

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Brownsville to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3650.914 miles
  • 5875.577 kilometers
  • 3172.558 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
  • 3647.211 miles
  • 5869.618 kilometers
  • 3169.340 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 Brownsville to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Brownsville to McGrath generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brownsville to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″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