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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 2897 miles / 4662 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 45 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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2247
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1952
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.733 miles
  • 3615.767 kilometers
  • 1952.358 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
  • 2241.995 miles
  • 3608.142 kilometers
  • 1948.241 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Harrisburg generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 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 Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W