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How far is Rainbow Lake from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers / 1325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 56 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1525
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Distance from Rochester to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1524.815 miles
  • 2453.952 kilometers
  • 1325.028 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
  • 1521.801 miles
  • 2449.101 kilometers
  • 1322.409 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 Rochester to Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Rochester to Rainbow Lake generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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