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How far is Rainbow Lake from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers / 1540 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1772
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2851
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1540
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Distance from Akutan to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1771.820 miles
  • 2851.467 kilometers
  • 1539.669 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
  • 1765.846 miles
  • 2841.853 kilometers
  • 1534.478 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 Akutan to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Akutan to Rainbow Lake generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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