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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Alexandria (AEX) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 49 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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2260
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.104 miles
  • 3637.284 kilometers
  • 1963.976 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
  • 2259.100 miles
  • 3635.670 kilometers
  • 1963.105 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Alexandria generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

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 Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W