How far is Rainbow Lake from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2135 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2135.456 miles
- 3436.683 kilometers
- 1855.661 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- 2127.681 miles
- 3424.170 kilometers
- 1848.904 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 Kangerlussuaq to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Rainbow Lake generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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 |