How far is Rapid City, SD, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Rapid City (RAP) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Durango to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 535.769 miles
- 862.236 kilometers
- 465.570 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- 536.048 miles
- 862.685 kilometers
- 465.813 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 Durango to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Durango to Rapid City generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |