How far is Lafayette, LA, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2947 miles / 4742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 15 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2344.252 miles
- 3772.709 kilometers
- 2037.100 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- 2343.432 miles
- 3771.389 kilometers
- 2036.387 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Lafayette generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |