How far is Rapid City, SD, from Elko, NV?
The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.
Elko Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Elko to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elko to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 687.158 miles
- 1105.874 kilometers
- 597.124 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- 685.607 miles
- 1103.378 kilometers
- 595.777 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 Elko to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elko and Rapid City?
The time difference between Elko and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Elko.
Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Elko to Rapid City generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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 |