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How far is McGrath, AK, from Pickle Lake?

The distance between Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pickle Lake (YPL) to McGrath (MCG) is 3296 miles / 5305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 51 minutes.

Pickle Lake Airport – McGrath Airport

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2458
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3956
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2136
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Distance from Pickle Lake to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2458.119 miles
  • 3955.960 kilometers
  • 2136.047 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
  • 2450.123 miles
  • 3943.091 kilometers
  • 2129.099 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 Pickle Lake to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Pickle Lake Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Pickle Lake to McGrath generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′51″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