Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Rainbow Lake from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

Nome Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

Distance arrow
1541
Miles
Distance arrow
2480
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1339
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Nome to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.088 miles
  • 2480.140 kilometers
  • 1339.169 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
  • 1535.564 miles
  • 2471.250 kilometers
  • 1334.368 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 Nome to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Nome to Rainbow Lake generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nome to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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