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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Traverse City (TVC) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 27 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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1711
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1487
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1710.639 miles
  • 2753.007 kilometers
  • 1486.505 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
  • 1706.613 miles
  • 2746.527 kilometers
  • 1483.006 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Traverse City generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W