How far is Qaanaaq from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1745 miles / 2808 kilometers / 1516 nautical miles.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Qaanaaq Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Qaanaaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Qaanaaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1744.880 miles
- 2808.112 kilometers
- 1516.259 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- 1738.967 miles
- 2798.596 kilometers
- 1511.121 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 Qaanaaq?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Qaanaaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Qaanaaq generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Qaanaaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Qaanaaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qaanaaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | NAQ |
| ICAO Code: | BGQQ |
| Coordinates: | 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W |