How far is Rapid City, SD, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1058 miles / 1703 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 39 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1058.132 miles
- 1702.898 kilometers
- 919.491 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- 1059.465 miles
- 1705.044 kilometers
- 920.650 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 Houston to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Rapid City?
The time difference between Houston and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Houston to Rapid City generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |