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How far is McGrath, AK, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2395 miles / 3854 kilometers / 2081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to McGrath (MCG) is 3239 miles / 5213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 9 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – McGrath Airport

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2395
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2081
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Distance from Cat Lake to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2394.900 miles
  • 3854.218 kilometers
  • 2081.111 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
  • 2387.087 miles
  • 3841.644 kilometers
  • 2074.322 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 Cat Lake to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to McGrath generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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