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How far is Paamiut from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Paamiut Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2294.677 miles
  • 3692.924 kilometers
  • 1994.020 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
  • 2286.375 miles
  • 3679.564 kilometers
  • 1986.806 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Paamiut Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Paamiut generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Paamiut

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

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 Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W