How far is Chicago, IL, from McGrath, AK?
The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers / 2639 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Chicago (MDW) is 3687 miles / 5933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 49 minutes.
McGrath Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from McGrath to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McGrath to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3036.809 miles
- 4887.271 kilometers
- 2638.915 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- 3028.979 miles
- 4874.670 kilometers
- 2632.111 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between McGrath and Chicago?
The time difference between McGrath and Chicago is 3 hours. Chicago is 3 hours ahead of McGrath.
Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from McGrath to Chicago generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |