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How far is Rainbow Lake from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2993 miles / 4817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 17 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2465
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3967
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2142
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Distance from Harlingen to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2464.830 miles
  • 3966.760 kilometers
  • 2141.879 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
  • 2465.699 miles
  • 3968.158 kilometers
  • 2142.634 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 Harlingen to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Rainbow Lake generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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