How far is Rainbow Lake from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 8028 miles / 12920 kilometers / 6976 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8027.815 miles
- 12919.515 kilometers
- 6975.980 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- 8044.442 miles
- 12946.274 kilometers
- 6990.429 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 Christchurch to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Rainbow Lake generates about 1 002 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 002 kilograms equals 2 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |