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How far is Asheville, NC, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Asheville (AVL) is 2869 miles / 4618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Asheville Regional Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Asheville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2309.959 miles
  • 3717.519 kilometers
  • 2007.300 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
  • 2306.761 miles
  • 3712.371 kilometers
  • 2004.520 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 Asheville?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Asheville generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Asheville

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

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 Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W