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How far is Narsarsuaq from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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3937
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2126
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.124 miles
  • 3936.656 kilometers
  • 2125.624 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
  • 2437.305 miles
  • 3922.462 kilometers
  • 2117.960 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Narsarsuaq generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W