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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers / 2012 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 2945 miles / 4740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 16 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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2315
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3726
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2315.305 miles
  • 3726.122 kilometers
  • 2011.945 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
  • 2311.317 miles
  • 3719.705 kilometers
  • 2008.480 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Lynchburg generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 559 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W