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How far is McGrath, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to McGrath (MCG) is 2372 miles / 3817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 0 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – McGrath Airport

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1547
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2490
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Distance from Vancouver to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.170 miles
  • 2489.928 kilometers
  • 1344.454 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
  • 1543.139 miles
  • 2483.442 kilometers
  • 1340.951 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 Vancouver to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to McGrath generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to McGrath

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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