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How far is Rainbow Lake from Chevak, AK?

The distance between Chevak (Chevak Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chevak (VAK) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2628 miles / 4229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 47 minutes.

Chevak Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1580
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2543
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1373
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Distance from Chevak to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.847 miles
  • 2542.518 kilometers
  • 1372.850 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
  • 1574.164 miles
  • 2533.372 kilometers
  • 1367.912 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 Chevak to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Chevak Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chevak Airport (VAK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Chevak to Rainbow Lake generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″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