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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 43 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.043 miles
  • 2035.890 kilometers
  • 1099.292 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
  • 1267.559 miles
  • 2039.938 kilometers
  • 1101.478 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 Harlingen to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Rapid City generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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