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How far is Rainbow Lake from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1832 miles / 2949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.053 miles
  • 2275.698 kilometers
  • 1228.779 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
  • 1411.635 miles
  • 2271.806 kilometers
  • 1226.677 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 Sioux Falls to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Rainbow Lake generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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