How far is Rainbow Lake from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Thule to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1734.190 miles
- 2790.908 kilometers
- 1506.970 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- 1728.289 miles
- 2781.412 kilometers
- 1501.842 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 Thule to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Rainbow Lake?
The time difference between Thule and Rainbow Lake is 3 hours. Rainbow Lake is 3 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Thule to Rainbow Lake generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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 |