How far is Rainbow Lake from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 955 miles / 1536 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 1239 miles / 1994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Williston to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.608 miles
- 1536.292 kilometers
- 829.531 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- 952.748 miles
- 1533.299 kilometers
- 827.915 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 Williston to Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Rainbow Lake?
There is no time difference between Williston and Rainbow Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Williston to Rainbow Lake generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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 |