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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 1198 miles / 1928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 57 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 512.619 miles
  • 824.980 kilometers
  • 445.454 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
  • 511.026 miles
  • 822.416 kilometers
  • 444.069 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Ketchikan generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 222 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 Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W