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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 3047 miles / 4904 kilometers / 2648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 3749 miles / 6033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 2 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3047.027 miles
  • 4903.714 kilometers
  • 2647.794 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
  • 3038.840 miles
  • 4890.539 kilometers
  • 2640.680 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from McGrath to Grand Rapids generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W