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How far is Rainbow Lake from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 7376 miles / 11871 kilometers / 6410 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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11871
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6410
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Distance from Cairns to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7376.227 miles
  • 11870.886 kilometers
  • 6409.766 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
  • 7382.387 miles
  • 11880.800 kilometers
  • 6415.119 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 Cairns to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Cairns to Rainbow Lake generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 002 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
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