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How far is Rainbow Lake from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2287 miles / 3681 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 28 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2287
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3681
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1988
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Distance from Birmingham to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2287.207 miles
  • 3680.902 kilometers
  • 1987.528 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
  • 2284.951 miles
  • 3677.273 kilometers
  • 1985.569 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 Birmingham to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Rainbow Lake generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination 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