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How far is Mc Allen, TX, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Mc Allen (McAllen Miller International Airport) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers / 2134 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Mc Allen (MFE) is 2987 miles / 4807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 2 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – McAllen Miller International Airport

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2456
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2134
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Mc Allen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.301 miles
  • 3953.033 kilometers
  • 2134.467 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
  • 2457.249 miles
  • 3954.559 kilometers
  • 2135.291 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 Mc Allen?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Mc Allen generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 Mc Allen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE).

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 McAllen Miller International Airport
City: Mc Allen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MFE
ICAO Code: KMFE
Coordinates: 26°10′32″N, 98°14′18″W