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How far is Rainbow Lake from Upernavik?

The distance between Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

Upernavik Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1933
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3111
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1680
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Distance from Upernavik to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.246 miles
  • 3111.258 kilometers
  • 1679.945 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
  • 1926.371 miles
  • 3100.193 kilometers
  • 1673.970 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 Upernavik to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Upernavik Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Upernavik Airport (JUV) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Upernavik to Rainbow Lake generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Upernavik to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″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