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How far is Rainbow Lake from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1742 miles / 2803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 42 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.274 miles
  • 2160.180 kilometers
  • 1166.404 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
  • 1339.272 miles
  • 2155.349 kilometers
  • 1163.795 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 Brainerd to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Rainbow Lake generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W
Destination 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