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How far is Kimmirut from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) is 1665 miles / 2680 kilometers / 1447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Kimmirut (YLC) is 4452 miles / 7165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 56 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Kimmirut Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kimmirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1665.388 miles
  • 2680.182 kilometers
  • 1447.183 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
  • 1659.384 miles
  • 2670.520 kilometers
  • 1441.965 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 Kimmirut?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kimmirut Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kimmirut Airport (YLC)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kimmirut generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rainbow Lake to Kimmirut

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

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 Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″W