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How far is Alpena, MI, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Alpena (APN) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 24 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.091 miles
  • 2839.028 kilometers
  • 1532.953 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
  • 1759.763 miles
  • 2832.064 kilometers
  • 1529.192 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 Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Alpena generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

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 Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W