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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers / 1408 nautical miles.

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

Rainbow Lake Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1620.787 miles
  • 2608.404 kilometers
  • 1408.425 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
  • 1614.954 miles
  • 2599.016 kilometers
  • 1403.357 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W