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How far is Waterloo, IA, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 2848 miles / 4584 kilometers / 2475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Waterloo (ALO) is 3490 miles / 5617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 20 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2848.388 miles
  • 4584.036 kilometers
  • 2475.181 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
  • 2841.031 miles
  • 4572.196 kilometers
  • 2468.788 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 McGrath to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from McGrath to Waterloo generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W