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How far is Kuujjuaq from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) is 1813 miles / 2918 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Kuujjuaq (YVP) is 3304 miles / 5317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 12 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Kuujjuaq Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kuujjuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1813.032 miles
  • 2917.792 kilometers
  • 1575.482 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
  • 1806.616 miles
  • 2907.466 kilometers
  • 1569.906 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 Kuujjuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kuujjuaq Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kuujjuaq generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Kuujjuaq

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

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 Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W