How far is Nome, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Nome (OME) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 33 minutes.

Distance from Rainbow Lake to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1541.088 miles
• 2480.140 kilometers
• 1339.169 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

• 1535.564 miles
• 2471.250 kilometers
• 1334.368 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Nome Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Nome?

The time difference between Rainbow Lake and Nome is 2 hours. Nome is 2 hours behind Rainbow Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Nome generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Nome

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

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	Nome Airport
City:	Nome, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OME
ICAO Code:	PAOM
Coordinates:	64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W