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How far is Thule from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Thule (Thule Air Base) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Thule Air Base

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1734
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2791
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1507
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Thule

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1734.190 miles
  • 2790.908 kilometers
  • 1506.970 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
  • 1728.289 miles
  • 2781.412 kilometers
  • 1501.842 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 Thule?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Thule Air Base is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Thule Air Base (THU)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Thule generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Thule

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Thule Air Base (THU).

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 Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″W