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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 2823 miles / 4543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 31 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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2143
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3449
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1862
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2143.279 miles
  • 3449.273 kilometers
  • 1862.459 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
  • 2137.639 miles
  • 3440.197 kilometers
  • 1857.558 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Plattsburgh generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Plattsburgh

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

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W