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

The distance between Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2431 miles / 3912 kilometers / 2112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hughes (HUS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 3186 miles / 5128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 50 minutes.

Hughes Airport (Alaska) – Rapid City Regional Airport

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2431
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3912
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2112
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Distance from Hughes to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2430.782 miles
  • 3911.964 kilometers
  • 2112.291 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
  • 2424.847 miles
  • 3902.414 kilometers
  • 2107.135 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 Hughes to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Hughes Airport (Alaska) to Rapid City Regional Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Hughes to Rapid City generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″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