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How far is Columbus, OH, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2056 miles / 3308 kilometers / 1786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Columbus (LCK) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 15 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Rickenbacker International 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)
  • 2055.551 miles
  • 3308.089 kilometers
  • 1786.225 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
  • 2051.708 miles
  • 3301.903 kilometers
  • 1782.885 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 Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Columbus generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W