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How far is Upernavik from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Upernavik Airport

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1933
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3111
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1680
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.246 miles
  • 3111.258 kilometers
  • 1679.945 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
  • 1926.371 miles
  • 3100.193 kilometers
  • 1673.970 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 Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Upernavik Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Upernavik generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Upernavik

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

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 Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W