How far is Rainbow Lake from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1287 miles / 2072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 38 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 571.074 miles
- 919.054 kilometers
- 496.250 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- 569.046 miles
- 915.790 kilometers
- 494.487 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 Skagway to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Skagway to Rainbow Lake generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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 |