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How far is McGrath, AK, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers / 3138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to McGrath (MCG) is 6118 miles / 9846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 38 minutes.

Gander International Airport – McGrath Airport

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3611
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5812
Kilometers
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3138
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 20 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
408 kg

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Distance from Gander to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3611.138 miles
  • 5811.563 kilometers
  • 3137.993 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
  • 3599.511 miles
  • 5792.852 kilometers
  • 3127.890 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 Gander to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Gander to McGrath generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 900 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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