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How far is Washington D.C. from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2924 miles / 4705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 32 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2288.051 miles
  • 3682.262 kilometers
  • 1988.262 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
  • 2283.578 miles
  • 3675.062 kilometers
  • 1984.375 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Washington D.C. generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 552 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W