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How far is Meridian, MS, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 2302 miles / 3705 kilometers / 2001 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Meridian (MEI) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 56 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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2302
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3705
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2001
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2302.162 miles
  • 3704.971 kilometers
  • 2000.524 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
  • 2300.436 miles
  • 3702.192 kilometers
  • 1999.024 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Meridian generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 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 Meridian

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

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W