How far is Rapid City, SD, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1291 miles / 2078 kilometers / 1122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1473 miles / 2370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Altoona to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1290.995 miles
- 2077.656 kilometers
- 1121.844 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- 1287.799 miles
- 2072.511 kilometers
- 1119.067 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 Altoona to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and Rapid City?
The time difference between Altoona and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Altoona.
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Altoona to Rapid City generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |
| Destination | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |