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How far is Nanaimo from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 670 miles / 1078 kilometers / 582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 4 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Nanaimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.633 miles
  • 1077.669 kilometers
  • 581.895 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
  • 668.876 miles
  • 1076.451 kilometers
  • 581.237 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 Nanaimo?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Nanaimo generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Nanaimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).

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 Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
City: Nanaimo
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZNA
ICAO Code: CAC8
Coordinates: 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W