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How far is Rainbow Lake from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers / 2012 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2948 miles / 4745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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3726
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Distance from Lynchburg to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2315.305 miles
  • 3726.122 kilometers
  • 2011.945 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
  • 2311.317 miles
  • 3719.705 kilometers
  • 2008.480 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 Lynchburg to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Rainbow Lake generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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