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How far is Fort Chipewyan from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2335 miles / 3758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 55 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1498
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2411
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1302
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Distance from McGrath to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.063 miles
  • 2410.898 kilometers
  • 1301.781 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
  • 1492.657 miles
  • 2402.199 kilometers
  • 1297.083 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from McGrath to Fort Chipewyan generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W