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How far is McGrath, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3135 miles / 5046 kilometers / 2725 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – McGrath Airport

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5046
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2725
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3135.394 miles
  • 5045.927 kilometers
  • 2724.583 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
  • 3123.737 miles
  • 5027.167 kilometers
  • 2714.453 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 Narsarsuaq to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to McGrath generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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