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How far is McGrath, AK, from Ilulissat?

The distance between Ilulissat (Ilulissat Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2608 miles / 4197 kilometers / 2266 nautical miles.

Ilulissat Airport – McGrath Airport

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2608
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4197
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2266
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Distance from Ilulissat to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2607.673 miles
  • 4196.643 kilometers
  • 2266.006 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
  • 2597.574 miles
  • 4180.390 kilometers
  • 2257.230 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 Ilulissat to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Ilulissat to McGrath generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ilulissat to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Ilulissat Airport
City: Ilulissat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JAV
ICAO Code: BGJN
Coordinates: 69°14′35″N, 51°3′25″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