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How far is McGrath, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2509 miles / 4038 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to McGrath (MCG) is 4696 miles / 7557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 41 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2509.016 miles
  • 4037.870 kilometers
  • 2180.275 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
  • 2499.646 miles
  • 4022.791 kilometers
  • 2172.133 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 Kangiqsujuaq to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to McGrath generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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