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How far is McGrath, AK, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1089 miles / 1753 kilometers / 947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to McGrath (MCG) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – McGrath Airport

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1089
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Distance from Sandspit to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1089.337 miles
  • 1753.118 kilometers
  • 946.608 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
  • 1086.281 miles
  • 1748.200 kilometers
  • 943.953 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 Sandspit to McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Sandspit to McGrath generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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