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How far is Arctic Bay from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) is 1366 miles / 2199 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Arctic Bay Airport

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2199
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1187
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Arctic Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1366.140 miles
  • 2198.589 kilometers
  • 1187.143 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
  • 1361.702 miles
  • 2191.447 kilometers
  • 1183.287 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 Arctic Bay?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Arctic Bay Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Arctic Bay generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rainbow Lake to Arctic Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB).

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 Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W