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How far is McGrath, AK, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1391 miles / 2239 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to McGrath (MCG) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 30 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – McGrath Airport

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1391
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2239
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1209
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Distance from Grande Prairie to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1391.170 miles
  • 2238.871 kilometers
  • 1208.893 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
  • 1386.572 miles
  • 2231.471 kilometers
  • 1204.898 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 Grande Prairie to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to McGrath generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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