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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 2490 miles / 4008 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Brownsville (BRO) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 54 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2490.446 miles
  • 4007.985 kilometers
  • 2164.139 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
  • 2491.375 miles
  • 4009.480 kilometers
  • 2164.946 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Brownsville generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W