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How far is Rainbow Lake from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1450 miles / 2334 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1842 miles / 2965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 19 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1450.265 miles
  • 2333.975 kilometers
  • 1260.246 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
  • 1447.259 miles
  • 2329.138 kilometers
  • 1257.634 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 Minneapolis to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rainbow Lake generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′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