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How far is McGrath, AK, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3530 miles / 5680 kilometers / 3067 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to McGrath (MCG) is 4343 miles / 6990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 36 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3529.677 miles
  • 5680.465 kilometers
  • 3067.206 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
  • 3521.489 miles
  • 5667.286 kilometers
  • 3060.090 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 Roanoke to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Roanoke to McGrath generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 878 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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