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How far is Rainbow Lake from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 3019 miles / 4858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 38 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2441
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3928
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2121
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Distance from Columbia to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.890 miles
  • 3928.232 kilometers
  • 2121.076 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
  • 2437.778 miles
  • 3923.224 kilometers
  • 2118.372 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 Columbia to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Columbia to Rainbow Lake generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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