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How far is Fargo, ND, from Rainbow Lake?

The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1231 miles / 1980 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Fargo (FAR) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 5 minutes.

Rainbow Lake Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1230.516 miles
  • 1980.324 kilometers
  • 1069.290 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
  • 1227.836 miles
  • 1976.010 kilometers
  • 1066.960 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Hector International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Fargo generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W