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How far is Nuuk from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Nuuk Airport

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2176
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3502
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1891
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.938 miles
  • 3501.833 kilometers
  • 1890.839 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
  • 2168.025 miles
  • 3489.098 kilometers
  • 1883.962 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 Rainbow Lake to Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Nuuk Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Nuuk generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Nuuk

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W