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How far is Red Lake from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Red Lake (YRL) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 45 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Red Lake Airport

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2366
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3807
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2056
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Distance from McGrath to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2365.639 miles
  • 3807.127 kilometers
  • 2055.684 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
  • 2358.049 miles
  • 3794.912 kilometers
  • 2049.089 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Red Lake Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from McGrath to Red Lake generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 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 Red Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Red Lake Airport (YRL).

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W