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How far is McGrath, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1931 miles / 3107 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to McGrath (MCG) is 3070 miles / 4941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 19 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Whale Cove to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.818 miles
  • 3107.351 kilometers
  • 1677.835 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
  • 1923.570 miles
  • 3095.686 kilometers
  • 1671.537 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 Whale Cove to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to McGrath Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to McGrath generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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