How far is Hay River from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 206 miles / 332 kilometers / 179 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Hay River (YHY) is 281 miles / 452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 10 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 206.197 miles
- 331.842 kilometers
- 179.180 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- 205.672 miles
- 330.997 kilometers
- 178.724 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 Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Hay River?
There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Hay River.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Hay River generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 122 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 Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |