How far is Rainbow Lake from Qaanaaq?
The distance between Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.
Qaanaaq Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Qaanaaq to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qaanaaq to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1744.880 miles
- 2808.112 kilometers
- 1516.259 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- 1738.967 miles
- 2798.596 kilometers
- 1511.121 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 Qaanaaq to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Qaanaaq Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qaanaaq and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Qaanaaq to Rainbow Lake generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Qaanaaq to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W |
| Destination | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |