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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 884 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 979 miles / 1575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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768
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 883.682 miles
  • 1422.148 kilometers
  • 767.898 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
  • 881.321 miles
  • 1418.348 kilometers
  • 765.847 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 Grand Rapids to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Rapid City generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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