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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Yakutat (YAK) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 41 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Yakutat Airport

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724
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629
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 723.862 miles
  • 1164.943 kilometers
  • 629.019 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
  • 721.285 miles
  • 1160.796 kilometers
  • 626.780 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Yakutat Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Yakutat generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Yakutat

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

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W