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How far is Cape Dorset from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3251 miles / 5232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 39 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1448.523 miles
  • 2331.171 kilometers
  • 1258.732 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
  • 1443.346 miles
  • 2322.840 kilometers
  • 1254.233 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Cape Dorset generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W