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How far is McGrath, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3216 miles / 5176 kilometers / 2795 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to McGrath (MCG) is 5354 miles / 8617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 1 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – McGrath Airport

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3216
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5176
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2795
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Distance from Goose Bay to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3216.294 miles
  • 5176.123 kilometers
  • 2794.883 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
  • 3205.271 miles
  • 5158.383 kilometers
  • 2785.304 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 Goose Bay to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to McGrath Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to McGrath generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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