How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 35 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1510.070 miles
- 2430.222 kilometers
- 1312.215 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- 1509.155 miles
- 2428.750 kilometers
- 1311.420 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Colorado Springs?
There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Colorado Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Colorado Springs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |