How far is Rainbow Lake from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1832 miles / 2948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 44 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1022.400 miles
- 1645.394 kilometers
- 888.441 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- 1018.897 miles
- 1639.757 kilometers
- 885.398 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 Fairbanks to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rainbow Lake generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |