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How far is McGrath, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers / 1408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to McGrath (MCG) is 2302 miles / 3704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 32 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – McGrath Airport

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1621
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2608
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1408
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Distance from Kelowna to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1620.622 miles
  • 2608.138 kilometers
  • 1408.282 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
  • 1616.104 miles
  • 2600.867 kilometers
  • 1404.356 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 Kelowna to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Kelowna to McGrath generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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