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How far is McGrath, AK, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3218 miles / 5179 kilometers / 2796 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to McGrath (MCG) is 4129 miles / 6645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 17 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – McGrath Airport

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5179
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2796
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Distance from Ottawa to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3217.817 miles
  • 5178.575 kilometers
  • 2796.207 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
  • 3208.370 miles
  • 5163.371 kilometers
  • 2787.997 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 Ottawa to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to McGrath generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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