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How far is McGrath, AK, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to McGrath (MCG) is 783 miles / 1260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 54 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 686.921 miles
  • 1105.492 kilometers
  • 596.918 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
  • 684.419 miles
  • 1101.466 kilometers
  • 594.744 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 Whitehorse to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to McGrath Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to McGrath generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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