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How far is Detroit, MI, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1915 miles / 3082 kilometers / 1664 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Detroit (DTW) is 2499 miles / 4021 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 28 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1915
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1914.813 miles
  • 3081.594 kilometers
  • 1663.927 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
  • 1910.732 miles
  • 3075.025 kilometers
  • 1660.381 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Detroit generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W