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How far is Rainbow Lake from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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3937
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2126
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.124 miles
  • 3936.656 kilometers
  • 2125.624 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
  • 2437.305 miles
  • 3922.462 kilometers
  • 2117.960 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 Narsarsuaq to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Rainbow Lake generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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