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How far is Rainbow Lake from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2929 miles / 4714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2288
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3682
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1988
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2288.051 miles
  • 3682.262 kilometers
  • 1988.262 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
  • 2283.578 miles
  • 3675.062 kilometers
  • 1984.375 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 Washington D.C. to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rainbow Lake generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 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 Washington D.C. to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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