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How far is Iqaluit from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers / 1471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Iqaluit (YFB) is 4452 miles / 7165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 56 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Iqaluit Airport

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1693
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2725
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1471
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Iqaluit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1692.979 miles
  • 2724.586 kilometers
  • 1471.159 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
  • 1686.873 miles
  • 2714.760 kilometers
  • 1465.853 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 Iqaluit?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Iqaluit Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Iqaluit generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Iqaluit

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

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 Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W