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How far is Gander from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers / 3138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Gander (YQX) is 6120 miles / 9849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 40 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Gander International Airport

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3611
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5812
Kilometers
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3138
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 20 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
408 kg

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Distance from McGrath to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3611.138 miles
  • 5811.563 kilometers
  • 3137.993 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
  • 3599.511 miles
  • 5792.852 kilometers
  • 3127.890 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Gander International Airport is 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from McGrath to Gander generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 900 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W