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How far is Rainbow Lake from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1409 miles / 2267 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 36 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1409
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2267
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1224
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1408.800 miles
  • 2267.244 kilometers
  • 1224.214 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
  • 1405.031 miles
  • 2261.178 kilometers
  • 1220.938 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 Thunder Bay to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Rainbow Lake generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W
Destination 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