How far is Des Moines, IA, from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2864 miles / 4610 kilometers / 2489 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3522 miles / 5668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 52 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2864.352 miles
- 4609.728 kilometers
- 2489.054 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- 2857.245 miles
- 4598.290 kilometers
- 2482.878 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from McGrath to Des Moines generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 701 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |