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How far is McGrath, AK, from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2496 miles / 4017 kilometers / 2169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to McGrath (MCG) is 5899 miles / 9493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 1 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – McGrath Airport

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2496
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4017
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2169
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Distance from Iqaluit to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2495.746 miles
  • 4016.513 kilometers
  • 2168.744 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
  • 2486.293 miles
  • 4001.300 kilometers
  • 2160.529 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 Iqaluit to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to McGrath generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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