How far is Kangerlussuaq from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 2135 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kangerlussuaq
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Kangerlussuaq. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2135.456 miles
- 3436.683 kilometers
- 1855.661 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- 2127.681 miles
- 3424.170 kilometers
- 1848.904 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 Kangerlussuaq?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Kangerlussuaq?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kangerlussuaq generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Kangerlussuaq
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ).
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 | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |