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How far is Rainbow Lake from Sisimiut?

The distance between Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2058 miles / 3313 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.

Sisimiut Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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3313
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1789
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Distance from Sisimiut to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2058.405 miles
  • 3312.681 kilometers
  • 1788.705 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
  • 2050.926 miles
  • 3300.645 kilometers
  • 1782.206 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 Sisimiut to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sisimiut Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Sisimiut to Rainbow Lake generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sisimiut to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″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