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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1838 miles / 2958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 28 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.576 miles
  • 2416.553 kilometers
  • 1304.834 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
  • 1499.125 miles
  • 2412.608 kilometers
  • 1302.704 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 Wilmington to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Rapid City generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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