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How far is Quesnel from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Quesnel (Quesnel Airport) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Quesnel (YQZ) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Quesnel Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Quesnel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 396.883 miles
  • 638.722 kilometers
  • 344.882 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
  • 396.299 miles
  • 637.782 kilometers
  • 344.375 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 Quesnel?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Quesnel Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Quesnel Airport (YQZ)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Quesnel generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 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 Quesnel

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

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 Quesnel Airport
City: Quesnel
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQZ
ICAO Code: CYQZ
Coordinates: 53°1′33″N, 122°30′36″W