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How far is Rochester, MN, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers / 1325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Rochester (RST) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 0 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1524.815 miles
  • 2453.952 kilometers
  • 1325.028 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
  • 1521.801 miles
  • 2449.101 kilometers
  • 1322.409 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Rochester generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W