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How far is McGrath, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to McGrath (MCG) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 24 minutes.

Powell River Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Powell River to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1475.162 miles
  • 2374.042 kilometers
  • 1281.880 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
  • 1471.271 miles
  • 2367.781 kilometers
  • 1278.500 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 Powell River to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Powell River to McGrath generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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