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How far is Akulivik from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Akulivik (AKV) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 46 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Akulivik Airport

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1430
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2302
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1243
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Akulivik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.121 miles
  • 2301.557 kilometers
  • 1242.741 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
  • 1424.990 miles
  • 2293.299 kilometers
  • 1238.283 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 Rainbow Lake to Akulivik?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Akulivik Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Akulivik Airport (AKV)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Akulivik generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″W