How far is Minot, ND, from Rainbow Lake?
The distance between Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Minot (MOT) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 40 minutes.
Rainbow Lake Airport – Minot International Airport
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Distance from Rainbow Lake to Minot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rainbow Lake to Minot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1024.717 miles
- 1649.122 kilometers
- 890.455 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- 1022.543 miles
- 1645.623 kilometers
- 888.565 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 Minot?
The estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport to Minot International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rainbow Lake and Minot?
The time difference between Rainbow Lake and Minot is 1 hour. Minot is 1 hour ahead of Rainbow Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Minot International Airport (MOT)
On average, flying from Rainbow Lake to Minot generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Minot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) and Minot International Airport (MOT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |
| Destination | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W |