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How far is Rainbow Lake from Cordova, AK?

The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Cordova to Rainbow Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cordova to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 921.859 miles
  • 1483.588 kilometers
  • 801.074 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
  • 918.575 miles
  • 1478.303 kilometers
  • 798.220 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 Cordova to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Cordova to Rainbow Lake generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cordova to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W
Destination Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W