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How far is Rainbow Lake from Mc Allen, TX?

The distance between Mc Allen (McAllen Miller International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mc Allen (MFE) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 57 minutes.

McAllen Miller International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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2134
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Distance from Mc Allen to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.301 miles
  • 3953.033 kilometers
  • 2134.467 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
  • 2457.249 miles
  • 3954.559 kilometers
  • 2135.291 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 Mc Allen to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from McAllen Miller International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Mc Allen to Rainbow Lake generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mc Allen to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin McAllen Miller International Airport
City: Mc Allen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFE
ICAO Code: KMFE
Coordinates: 26°10′32″N, 98°14′18″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