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How far is Rainbow Lake from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2964 miles / 4770 kilometers / 2576 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2963.914 miles
  • 4769.957 kilometers
  • 2575.571 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
  • 2953.027 miles
  • 4752.436 kilometers
  • 2566.110 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 Akureyri to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Rainbow Lake generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
Destination 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