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How far is Rainbow Lake from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 3906 miles / 6286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 54 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2244
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3611
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1950
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Distance from Goose Bay to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2244.074 miles
  • 3611.487 kilometers
  • 1950.047 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
  • 2236.549 miles
  • 3599.377 kilometers
  • 1943.508 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 Goose Bay to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Rainbow Lake generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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