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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 31 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1135.244 miles
  • 1826.998 kilometers
  • 986.500 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
  • 1134.367 miles
  • 1825.587 kilometers
  • 985.738 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 Birmingham to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Rapid City generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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