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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers / 877 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1204 miles / 1937 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 12 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1009
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Distance from Dayton to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1008.853 miles
  • 1623.591 kilometers
  • 876.669 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
  • 1006.518 miles
  • 1619.834 kilometers
  • 874.640 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 Dayton to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Dayton to Rapid City generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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