How far is Montrose, CO, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1474 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1951 miles / 3140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 18 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Montrose Regional Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Montrose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Montrose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1473.556 miles
- 2371.459 kilometers
- 1280.485 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- 1472.983 miles
- 2370.536 kilometers
- 1279.987 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 Montrose?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Montrose?
There is no time difference between Rainbow Lake and Montrose.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Montrose generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Montrose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Montrose Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Montrose, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MTJ |
| ICAO Code: | KMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W |