How far is Rapid City, SD, from Fargo, ND?
The distance between Fargo (Hector International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers / 315 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fargo (FAR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.
Hector International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Fargo to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fargo to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 362.263 miles
- 583.005 kilometers
- 314.798 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- 361.602 miles
- 581.942 kilometers
- 314.223 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 Fargo to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Hector International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fargo and Rapid City?
The time difference between Fargo and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Fargo.
Flight carbon footprint between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Fargo to Rapid City generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fargo to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hector International Airport (FAR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″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 |