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How far is Sandspit from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1209 miles / 1945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 52 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.898 miles
  • 968.660 kilometers
  • 523.035 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
  • 600.308 miles
  • 966.102 kilometers
  • 521.653 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Sandspit Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Sandspit generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Sandspit

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

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W