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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Roanoke (ROA) is 2893 miles / 4656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 25 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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1989
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2289.282 miles
  • 3684.242 kilometers
  • 1989.331 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
  • 2285.402 miles
  • 3677.998 kilometers
  • 1985.960 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Roanoke generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W