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How far is McGrath, AK, from Qaanaaq?

The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2000 miles / 3219 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

Qaanaaq Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Qaanaaq to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.241 miles
  • 3219.076 kilometers
  • 1738.162 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
  • 1992.557 miles
  • 3206.710 kilometers
  • 1731.485 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 Qaanaaq to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to McGrath Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Qaanaaq to McGrath generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W
Destination 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