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How far is Kamloops from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 540 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Kamloops (YKA) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 52 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Kamloops Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Kamloops

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.352 miles
  • 869.613 kilometers
  • 469.553 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
  • 539.761 miles
  • 868.661 kilometers
  • 469.039 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 Kamloops?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Kamloops Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Kamloops generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Kamloops

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Kamloops Airport (YKA).

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 Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W