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How far is Columbus, GA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2404 miles / 3868 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Columbus (CSG) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 27 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2403.529 miles
  • 3868.105 kilometers
  • 2088.610 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
  • 2401.241 miles
  • 3864.423 kilometers
  • 2086.622 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Columbus generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W