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How far is Sioux Lookout from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 3137 miles / 5049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 4 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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2471
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3977
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2147
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Distance from McGrath to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2470.953 miles
  • 3976.613 kilometers
  • 2147.199 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
  • 2463.155 miles
  • 3964.063 kilometers
  • 2140.423 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from McGrath to Sioux Lookout generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W