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How far is Waskaganish from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) is 1659 miles / 2671 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Waskaganish (YKQ) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 48 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Waskaganish Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Waskaganish

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1659.470 miles
  • 2670.658 kilometers
  • 1442.040 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
  • 1654.217 miles
  • 2662.204 kilometers
  • 1437.475 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 Waskaganish?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Waskaganish Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Waskaganish Airport (YKQ)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Waskaganish generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Waskaganish

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

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 Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″W