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How far is McGrath, AK, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to McGrath (MCG) is 2845 miles / 4579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 30 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2184
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3515
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1898
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Distance from Idaho Falls to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2184.066 miles
  • 3514.914 kilometers
  • 1897.902 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
  • 2179.019 miles
  • 3506.792 kilometers
  • 1893.516 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 Idaho Falls to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to McGrath generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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