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How far is Fargo, ND, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Fargo (FAR) is 3044 miles / 4899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 12 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Hector International Airport

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2478
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3988
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2153
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Distance from McGrath to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2477.992 miles
  • 3987.941 kilometers
  • 2153.316 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
  • 2470.856 miles
  • 3976.458 kilometers
  • 2147.116 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Hector International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from McGrath to Fargo generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W