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How far is Rainbow Lake from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 37 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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928
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1494
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807
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Distance from Gillam to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 928.270 miles
  • 1493.905 kilometers
  • 806.644 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
  • 925.072 miles
  • 1488.759 kilometers
  • 803.866 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 Gillam to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Gillam to Rainbow Lake generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Rainbow Lake

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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