How far is Sitka, AK, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Sitka (SIT) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 42 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 596.900 miles
- 960.617 kilometers
- 518.692 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- 594.835 miles
- 957.295 kilometers
- 516.898 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Sitka?
The time difference between Rainbow Lake and Sitka is 2 hours. Sitka is 2 hours behind Rainbow Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Sitka generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |