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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 11 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Athens to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1264.916 miles
  • 2035.684 kilometers
  • 1099.182 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
  • 1263.388 miles
  • 2033.226 kilometers
  • 1097.854 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 Athens to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Athens to Rapid City generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W