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How far is Wemindji from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Wemindji (YNC) is 2930 miles / 4715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 11 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Wemindji Airport

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1601
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2577
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1392
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.384 miles
  • 2577.178 kilometers
  • 1391.565 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
  • 1596.131 miles
  • 2568.724 kilometers
  • 1387.000 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Wemindji Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Wemindji generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W