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How far is McGrath, AK, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3623 miles / 5830 kilometers / 3148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to McGrath (MCG) is 5108 miles / 8221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 31 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – McGrath Airport

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5830
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3148
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Distance from Sydney to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3622.772 miles
  • 5830.286 kilometers
  • 3148.103 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
  • 3611.707 miles
  • 5812.478 kilometers
  • 3138.487 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 Sydney to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sydney to McGrath generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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