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How far is Columbia, MO, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers / 1580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Columbia (COU) is 2329 miles / 3748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 39 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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1818
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2926
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1580
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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)
  • 1818.258 miles
  • 2926.202 kilometers
  • 1580.023 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
  • 1815.823 miles
  • 2922.285 kilometers
  • 1577.907 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 Regional Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Columbia generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W