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How far is Gander from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers / 2284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Gander (YQX) is 4671 miles / 7518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 33 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Gander International Airport

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2629
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4231
Kilometers
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2284
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2628.840 miles
  • 4230.708 kilometers
  • 2284.399 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
  • 2620.617 miles
  • 4217.475 kilometers
  • 2277.254 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Gander International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Gander generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 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 Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W