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How far is Cordova, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Cordova (CDV) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 921.859 miles
  • 1483.588 kilometers
  • 801.074 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
  • 918.575 miles
  • 1478.303 kilometers
  • 798.220 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Cordova generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W