How far is Rapid City, SD, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 654 miles / 1053 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 654.169 miles
- 1052.784 kilometers
- 568.458 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- 653.853 miles
- 1052.275 kilometers
- 568.183 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 Joplin to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Rapid City?
The time difference between Joplin and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Joplin to Rapid City generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″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 |