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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Brainerd (BRD) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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1342
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2160
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1166
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.274 miles
  • 2160.180 kilometers
  • 1166.404 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
  • 1339.272 miles
  • 2155.349 kilometers
  • 1163.795 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 Rainbow Lake to Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Brainerd generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W