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How far is Ottawa from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 3218 miles / 5179 kilometers / 2796 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Ottawa (YOW) is 4131 miles / 6648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 19 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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2796
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Distance from McGrath to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3217.817 miles
  • 5178.575 kilometers
  • 2796.207 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
  • 3208.370 miles
  • 5163.371 kilometers
  • 2787.997 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from McGrath to Ottawa generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W