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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 26 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.205 miles
  • 2346.754 kilometers
  • 1267.146 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
  • 1456.364 miles
  • 2343.790 kilometers
  • 1265.545 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 Charleston to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Charleston to Rapid City generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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