How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2563 miles / 4124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 55 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1454.732 miles
- 2341.165 kilometers
- 1264.128 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- 1449.609 miles
- 2332.919 kilometers
- 1259.676 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 Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kotzebue generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
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 | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |