How far is Columbia, SC, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Columbia (CAE) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 35 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Columbia. 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 Rainbow Lake to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Columbia 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 Rainbow Lake to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |