Distance between Denver, CO (DEN) and Rapid City, SD (RAP)
Distance from Denver to Rapid City (Denver International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport) is 300 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
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How far is Rapid City from Denver?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Denver and Rapid City. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.485 miles
- 483.584 kilometers
- 261.115 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 300.732 miles
- 483.981 kilometers
- 261.329 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is 1 hour 4 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Denver and Rapid City.
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Denver, CO
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 66 kg (147 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| B | 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 |
Denver to Rapid City flight path
Shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
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