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How far is Thunder Bay from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1409 miles / 2267 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1847 miles / 2972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 40 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1409
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2267
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1224
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1408.800 miles
  • 2267.244 kilometers
  • 1224.214 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
  • 1405.031 miles
  • 2261.178 kilometers
  • 1220.938 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Thunder Bay generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W