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How far is Lexington, KY, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 2097 miles / 3376 kilometers / 1823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Lexington (LEX) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 26 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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2097
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3376
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1823
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2097.487 miles
  • 3375.579 kilometers
  • 1822.667 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
  • 2094.135 miles
  • 3370.183 kilometers
  • 1819.753 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Lexington generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 504 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W