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

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3472 miles / 5587 kilometers / 3017 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to McGrath (MCG) is 4279 miles / 6887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 36 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – McGrath Airport

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3472
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5587
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3017
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Distance from Houston to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3471.659 miles
  • 5587.093 kilometers
  • 3016.789 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
  • 3466.680 miles
  • 5579.081 kilometers
  • 3012.463 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 Houston to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Houston to McGrath generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 862 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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