How far is McGrath, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3688 miles / 5935 kilometers / 3204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to McGrath (MCG) is 4467 miles / 7189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 45 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Columbia to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3687.602 miles
- 5934.619 kilometers
- 3204.438 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- 3680.092 miles
- 5922.534 kilometers
- 3197.913 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 Columbia to McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and McGrath?
The time difference between Columbia and McGrath is 4 hours. McGrath is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Columbia to McGrath generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |