How far is Rainbow Lake from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1612 miles / 2595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1268.961 miles
- 2042.194 kilometers
- 1102.697 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- 1266.925 miles
- 2038.918 kilometers
- 1100.928 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 Pierre to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Rainbow Lake?
The time difference between Pierre and Rainbow Lake is 1 hour. Rainbow Lake is 1 hour behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Pierre to Rainbow Lake generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″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 |