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How far is McGrath, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2542 miles / 4092 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to McGrath (MCG) is 4435 miles / 7137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 53 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2542.345 miles
  • 4091.507 kilometers
  • 2209.237 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
  • 2533.313 miles
  • 4076.971 kilometers
  • 2201.388 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 Sanikiluaq to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to McGrath generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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