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How far is Uummannaq from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) is 2024 miles / 3258 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Qaarsut Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Uummannaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2024.253 miles
  • 3257.720 kilometers
  • 1759.028 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
  • 2016.958 miles
  • 3245.979 kilometers
  • 1752.688 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 Uummannaq?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Qaarsut Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Qaarsut Airport (JQA)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Uummannaq generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Uummannaq

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

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 Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″W