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How far is McGrath, AK, from Sachs Harbour?

The distance between Sachs Harbour (Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sachs Harbour (YSY) to McGrath (MCG) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 46 minutes.

Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Sachs Harbour to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.082 miles
  • 1614.305 kilometers
  • 871.655 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
  • 999.498 miles
  • 1608.535 kilometers
  • 868.540 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 Sachs Harbour to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sachs Harbour to McGrath generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sachs Harbour to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
City: Sachs Harbour
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSY
ICAO Code: CYSY
Coordinates: 71°59′38″N, 125°14′34″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