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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 57 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Sioux Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.053 miles
  • 2275.698 kilometers
  • 1228.779 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
  • 1411.635 miles
  • 2271.806 kilometers
  • 1226.677 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 Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Sioux Falls generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

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 Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W