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How far is Sioux Lookout from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 57 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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1999
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1079
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.067 miles
  • 1998.913 kilometers
  • 1079.327 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
  • 1238.567 miles
  • 1993.280 kilometers
  • 1076.285 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Sioux Lookout generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W