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How far is Sydney from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Sydney (YQY) is 3643 miles / 5863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 7 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2558.682 miles
  • 4117.800 kilometers
  • 2223.434 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
  • 2551.226 miles
  • 4105.800 kilometers
  • 2216.955 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Sydney generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 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 Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W