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How far is McGrath, AK, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to McGrath (MCG) is 2169 miles / 3491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 58 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – McGrath Airport

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1728
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2781
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1502
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Distance from Calgary to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.103 miles
  • 2781.112 kilometers
  • 1501.680 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
  • 1722.908 miles
  • 2772.752 kilometers
  • 1497.166 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 Calgary to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to McGrath Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Calgary to McGrath generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to McGrath

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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