How far is Columbia, SC, from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3688 miles / 5935 kilometers / 3204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Columbia (CAE) is 4464 miles / 7184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 42 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Columbia. 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 McGrath to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Columbia?
The time difference between McGrath and Columbia is 4 hours. Columbia is 4 hours ahead of McGrath.
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from McGrath to Columbia 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 McGrath to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |