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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Harlingen (HRL) is 2999 miles / 4826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Valley International Airport

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2465
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3967
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2142
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2464.830 miles
  • 3966.760 kilometers
  • 2141.879 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
  • 2465.699 miles
  • 3968.158 kilometers
  • 2142.634 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Valley International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Harlingen generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W