How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 44 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1022.400 miles
- 1645.394 kilometers
- 888.441 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- 1018.897 miles
- 1639.757 kilometers
- 885.398 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Fairbanks generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |