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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 502 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1304 miles / 2098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Wrangell Airport

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436
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.717 miles
  • 807.436 kilometers
  • 435.980 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
  • 500.037 miles
  • 804.732 kilometers
  • 434.521 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Wrangell Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Wrangell generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Wrangell

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

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W