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How far is May Creek, AK, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to May Creek (MYK) is 1886 miles / 3035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 41 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – May Creek Airport

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828
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1333
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720
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.996 miles
  • 1332.530 kilometers
  • 719.509 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
  • 825.075 miles
  • 1327.830 kilometers
  • 716.971 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to May Creek Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to May Creek generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W