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How far is McGrath, AK, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1504 miles / 2421 kilometers / 1307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to McGrath (MCG) is 2272 miles / 3657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 34 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – McGrath Airport

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1504
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2421
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1307
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Distance from Whistler to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1504.350 miles
  • 2421.017 kilometers
  • 1307.245 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
  • 1500.263 miles
  • 2414.440 kilometers
  • 1303.693 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 Whistler to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Whistler to McGrath generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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