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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 1298 miles / 2089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 22 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Fort Mcpherson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barrow to Fort Mcpherson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.056 miles
  • 957.650 kilometers
  • 517.090 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
  • 592.750 miles
  • 953.938 kilometers
  • 515.086 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 Barrow to Fort Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Barrow to Fort Mcpherson generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Fort Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W
Destination Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W