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How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Fort Dodge (FOD) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 36 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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1547
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2490
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Fort Dodge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.032 miles
  • 2489.706 kilometers
  • 1344.334 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
  • 1544.383 miles
  • 2485.443 kilometers
  • 1342.032 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 Fort Dodge?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Fort Dodge generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Fort Dodge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).

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 Fort Dodge Regional Airport
City: Fort Dodge, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FOD
ICAO Code: KFOD
Coordinates: 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″W