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How far is Kangirsuk from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) is 1714 miles / 2758 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Kangirsuk (YKG) is 3301 miles / 5313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 20 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Kangirsuk Airport

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1489
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kangirsuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.505 miles
  • 2757.619 kilometers
  • 1488.995 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
  • 1707.366 miles
  • 2747.740 kilometers
  • 1483.661 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 Kangirsuk?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kangirsuk Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kangirsuk generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Kangirsuk

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

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 Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″W