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How far is Fort Nelson from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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1135
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1827
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987
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Distance from McGrath to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.455 miles
  • 1827.337 kilometers
  • 986.683 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
  • 1131.401 miles
  • 1820.814 kilometers
  • 983.161 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from McGrath to Fort Nelson generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W