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How far is McGrath, AK, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2639 miles / 4246 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to McGrath (MCG) is 3292 miles / 5298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 43 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – McGrath Airport

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4246
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2293
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Distance from Thunder Bay to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.651 miles
  • 4246.497 kilometers
  • 2292.925 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
  • 2630.592 miles
  • 4233.528 kilometers
  • 2285.922 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 Thunder Bay to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to McGrath generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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