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How far is McGrath, AK, from Santa Ana, CA?

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2596 miles / 4177 kilometers / 2255 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to McGrath (MCG) is 3741 miles / 6021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 43 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – McGrath Airport

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2255
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Distance from Santa Ana to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2595.536 miles
  • 4177.111 kilometers
  • 2255.459 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
  • 2592.610 miles
  • 4172.402 kilometers
  • 2252.917 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 Santa Ana to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to McGrath generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Ana to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Orange County John Wayne Airport
City: Santa Ana, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNA
ICAO Code: KSNA
Coordinates: 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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