How far is Skagway, AK, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Skagway (SGY) is 1287 miles / 2072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 38 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 571.074 miles
- 919.054 kilometers
- 496.250 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- 569.046 miles
- 915.790 kilometers
- 494.487 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Skagway Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Skagway?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Skagway generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |