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How far is Bismarck, ND, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 0 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Bismarck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1120.858 miles
  • 1803.846 kilometers
  • 973.999 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
  • 1118.701 miles
  • 1800.374 kilometers
  • 972.124 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 Bismarck?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Bismarck generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Bismarck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).

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 Bismarck Municipal Airport
City: Bismarck, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BIS
ICAO Code: KBIS
Coordinates: 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W