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How far is Richmond, VA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers / 2059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Richmond (RIC) is 3037 miles / 4888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 41 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2369.619 miles
  • 3813.532 kilometers
  • 2059.143 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
  • 2365.343 miles
  • 3806.651 kilometers
  • 2055.427 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Richmond generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W