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How far is McGrath, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3649 miles / 5873 kilometers / 3171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to McGrath (MCG) is 4470 miles / 7193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 55 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – McGrath Airport

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5873
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3171
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Distance from Raleigh to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3649.369 miles
  • 5873.091 kilometers
  • 3171.215 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
  • 3641.264 miles
  • 5860.046 kilometers
  • 3164.172 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 Raleigh to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Raleigh to McGrath generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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