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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Watertown, NY?

The distance between Watertown (Watertown International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1341 miles / 2158 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Watertown (ART) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1513 miles / 2435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 1 minutes.

Watertown International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1341
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2158
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1165
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Distance from Watertown to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.869 miles
  • 2157.919 kilometers
  • 1165.183 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
  • 1337.204 miles
  • 2152.021 kilometers
  • 1161.998 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 Watertown to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Watertown International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Watertown to Rapid City generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Watertown International Airport (ART) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″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