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How far is Rainbow Lake from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers / 1471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 4451 miles / 7163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 54 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1693
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2725
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1471
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Distance from Iqaluit to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1692.979 miles
  • 2724.586 kilometers
  • 1471.159 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
  • 1686.873 miles
  • 2714.760 kilometers
  • 1465.853 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 Iqaluit to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Rainbow Lake generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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