How far is Rainbow Lake from Grand Forks, ND?
The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1502 miles / 2418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 56 minutes.
Grand Forks International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Grand Forks to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Forks to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1166.494 miles
- 1877.290 kilometers
- 1013.655 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- 1163.798 miles
- 1872.951 kilometers
- 1011.312 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 Grand Forks to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Forks and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Grand Forks to Rainbow Lake generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |
| Destination | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |