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How far is State College, PA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2175 miles / 3500 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to State College (SCE) is 2800 miles / 4506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 4 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – University Park Airport

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2175
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3500
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1890
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.963 miles
  • 3500.263 kilometers
  • 1889.991 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
  • 2170.290 miles
  • 3492.743 kilometers
  • 1885.930 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to State College generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W