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How far is McGrath, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 1248 miles / 2008 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to McGrath (MCG) is 2021 miles / 3253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 0 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1247.584 miles
  • 2007.792 kilometers
  • 1084.121 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
  • 1243.140 miles
  • 2000.640 kilometers
  • 1080.259 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to McGrath Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to McGrath generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W