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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2851 miles / 4589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.108 miles
  • 3589.010 kilometers
  • 1937.911 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
  • 2224.895 miles
  • 3580.621 kilometers
  • 1933.381 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 Fairbanks to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rapid City generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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